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Florida Trail Markham South Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Mary, Florida · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Florida Trail Markham South Trailhead'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.

Open 24hRestrooms

What runners say about Florida Trail Markham South Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (11 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

my favorite mountain bike trail. it's large, it has a lot of trails, and it has a bike park.

★★★★★ — Ana , Jun 2026

It's a quick and easy bike loop, it's about 14 miles, the trail is very well marked and signposted, it has a skills area next to the parking lot and is kid friendly, there are bathrooms, a tool station, a bike wash station and every Wednesday at the end of the afternoon there is a cycling group that organizes and runs…

★★★★★ — Luis , Sep 2024

Great beginner mountain biking trails. Flat, just like all of FL, but well maintained with lots of flow. Lot of trees close to the trail so wide handlebars make it feel like you’re dodging trees for the first few rides. Kids loved the agility course at the parking lot.

★★★★★ — Vilppu , Mar 2026

Love this park for MTB! Fun trails for all levels. Bathrooms and bike washing saltation on site:)

★★★★★ — Smarties , Jul 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 11 reviews →

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.

🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Bathrooms and bike washing saltation on site:)”

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Plan your run at Florida Trail Markham South Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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
  • Websitefs.usda.gov

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Florida Trail Markham South Trailhead

8515 Markham Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746

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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.