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Crooked River Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 202 Google reviews · Running trail in Clermont, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Crooked River Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Relaxing nature preserve with picturesque trails, a sinkhole and canoe access.
What runners say about Crooked River Preserve
“The trails are well maintained and well marked and the views of the lake are stunning.”
“Scenic trails, lakeside view, and natural wildlife make this preserve the place to visit.”
“Took our scout Venturing Crew out on the lake, had a great time then enjoyed our lunch in the shade on their picnic tables.”
“The trails are well maintained and well marked and the views of the lake are stunning.”
“This was a really beautiful and serene walk.”
What a beautiful little Preserve. It is important to read the map so you understand how to navigate the area. There are markers to show you which path that you are on, but there's a couple that loop around. But all they do is come back out to the main path . I believe there's a porta-potty at the entrance .
New to the area and wanted a free and fun place to check out, this was great! Nice trail and scenery to enjoy. Liked finding our way to a sinkhole that's now a pond. We had a great time exploring this area.
The property is under video surveillance and a police office lives within visible distance of the parking lot so it appears very safe. The trails can get confusing. They are marked well as in you know if you’re on blue or orange or green but not marked with an indicator which direction to go.
I had recently found out about this place and decided to stop by when I got the chance today. It was quite a popular place and the parking lot was much more full than I expected. Im not surprised since the weather was so nice today.
Trail conditions & character
“Scenic trails, lakeside view, and natural wildlife make this preserve the place to visit.”
“There is a bathroom next to the parking lot along with information boards about the preserve and other around Lake County.”
“Took our scout Venturing Crew out on the lake, had a great time then enjoyed our lunch in the shade on their picnic tables.”
“The property is under video surveillance and a police office lives within visible distance of the parking lot so it appears very safe.”
“There are markers to show you which path that you are on, but there's a couple that loop around.”
“This was a really beautiful and serene walk.”
“The walk itself is easy and flat in some parts but the sand gets very loose in some areas making it so a stroller or wheelchair would be difficult to navigate.”
Plan your run at Crooked River Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitelcwa.org
- Phone(352) 324-6141
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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