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Curry Hammock State Park Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in Marathon, Florida · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Curry Hammock State Park Trail'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.
What runners say about Curry Hammock State Park Trail
“Mainly shaded path but can get hot in the summer months.”
“We love wandering the trails, reading about the nature of the Keys and finding a nice quiet swimming hole.”
One of the best nature trails in the Keys, of which there are very few. Good example of the natural Keys before they were "developed." A nice 1.5 mile walk along mainly flat dirt and rock terrain. Watch out for the roots on the trail. Mainly shaded path but can get hot in the summer months.
This delightful trail winds around the hammock displaying a wide variety of plants and trees only possible where it never freezes and is always wet. From a variety of palms and cactus, there are beautiful plants packed together along the trail.
Curry Hammock bayside nature trail is a overlooked GEM! Thatch palms and low elevation hardwoods grow on ancient coral rock and the diversity is amazing. Well worth a visit
1.5 miles on the trail sounds short but with the uneven terrain it takes a while. The path is shaded and cool, but rough. Regardless, it has some pretty views and feels like hiking through a jungle. Hikers beware, it’s a bit tough on the legs. Good shoes necessary.
Trail conditions & character
“From a variety of palms and cactus, there are beautiful plants packed together along the trail.”
“Please note that the trails are not even due to the coral and roots that line the trail, but they give a great look and ambiance.”
“Mainly shaded path but can get hot in the summer months.”
“We love wandering the trails, reading about the nature of the Keys and finding a nice quiet swimming hole.”
“We ended up treading through 4" of water for a short section by the trailhead.”
“5 mile walk along mainly flat dirt and rock terrain.”
Plan your run at Curry Hammock State Park Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitefloridastateparks.org
- Phone+1 305-289-2690
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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