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Curry Hammock State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,899 Google reviews · Running trail in Marathon, Florida · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Curry Hammock State Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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What runners say about Curry Hammock State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,899 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 14 mentions

“The attention to the upkeep and clean up of the individual camp sites is easy to see immediately as you arrive.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“I had a perfect day kayaking in a beautiful setting.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“It’s a fantastic spot for kiteboarders, beachgoers, or anyone wanting a peaceful escape in the Keys.”

They do charge by person and not by car. This park is on the smaller side, but they do have bathroom, one shelter and swings. They beach area I wouldn’t recommend for families with kids as it was hard to go up and down for the dune area. The view was beautiful and we saw a few crabs.

★★★★☆ — Yadira , Oct 2025

What a lovely place to walk around. We saw some amazing animals & beautiful birds. Some good practical advice would be to make sure you download the map, carry plenty of water & bug spray. Well worth a visit!

★★★★★ — Kevin , Jun 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“The views are absolutely spectacular — turquoise waters, open skies, and that classic Middle Keys scenery that never gets old.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“The scenery is stunning, the rangers and staff are incredibly friendly, and the bathrooms are spotless.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“It’s a fantastic spot for kiteboarders, beachgoers, or anyone wanting a peaceful escape in the Keys.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitefloridastateparks.org
  • Phone+1 305-289-2690

Where to find Curry Hammock State Park

56200 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.