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El Portal Nature Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in El Portal, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from El Portal Nature 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.
Nature preserve with kid-friendly hiking trails.
What runners say about El Portal Nature Trail
“Great small walking path covered in palm trees and by a beautiful bay with beautiful painted murals and children’s park.”
“We walk our dog there and also do our morning exercise routines at the trail.”
Nice little trail, but also a shortcut as well. Nicely shaded and usually quiet and relaxing stroll. A lot of dog walkers frequent this path too.
Great small walking path covered in palm trees and by a beautiful bay with beautiful painted murals and children’s park.
Small walking path with exercise equipment and picnic tables nearby. No restrooms. Street parking.
Since we moved to this neighborhood walking towards the nature trail is my favorite. Having a nature trail to enjoy in the neighborhood is also great. We walk our dog there and also do our morning exercise routines at the trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Great small walking path covered in palm trees and by a beautiful bay with beautiful painted murals and children’s park.”
“We walk our dog there and also do our morning exercise routines at the trail.”
Plan your run at El Portal Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteelportalvillage.com
- Phone(305) 795-7880
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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