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Florida Trail State Hwy 20 Trailhead
4.3 ★★★★☆ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Panama City, 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 State Hwy 20 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.
What runners say about Florida Trail State Hwy 20 Trailhead
“What you will find here is a parking space, but what it really offers is a chance to start a great adventure on the Florida National Scenic Trail or "The Florida Trail".”
“Well-marked and well-maintained by the Florida Trail Association.”
What you will find here is a parking space, but what it really offers is a chance to start a great adventure on the Florida National Scenic Trail or "The Florida Trail". The trail meanders generally north from hear through the Rattlesnake and Econfina sections of the trail.
Well marked and beautiful views! As is the case with any trail in snake country, watch where you're running and beware of wildlife!
Well-marked and well-maintained by the Florida Trail Association. Open landscape with young trees makes it the perfect trail on cool and overcast days. Sandy path with diverse flora throughout. Rolling hills and partial overlooks of lovely ponds. Some nearby swampy areas might mean flooding in spots after heavy rain.
Beautiful north Florida trail! We walked this trail for a chilly January afternoon adventure with our children and one of our pups, and we really enjoyed it. It was very well marked and maintained. We only walked 2 miles in before we had to head back before it got dark.
Trail conditions & character
“What you will find here is a parking space, but what it really offers is a chance to start a great adventure on the Florida National Scenic Trail or "The Florida Trail".”
“Well-marked and well-maintained by the Florida Trail Association.”
Plan your run at Florida Trail State Hwy 20 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.
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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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