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Grantham Pointe (Light House)
4.8 ★★★★★ 474 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Dora, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Grantham Pointe (Light House)'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.
Beautiful park at the edge of a lake with paths and benches plus a playground.
What runners say about Grantham Pointe (Light House)
“This park and any of the other parks we've visited in Lake County have been beautiful and well kept.”
“It's not your average lighthouse as it's quite small and you cannot climb through it however, it's location and surrounding areas are absolutely beautiful.”
“It is very interesting because the atmosphere was very quiet but you have signs all over the place warning you about snakes and crocodiles and we even saw one in the water.”
We visited the Grantham Pointe / Light House, on a weekend in January, 2026. We parked right at the park, where there were about a dozen or so spots. But there is a much larger parking area close by for the adjoining park areas (Palm Island). The parks and parking were free to use and enjoy.
Lovely park to walk and take in sunset views in historic Mount Dora, FL! Nearby a nature boardwalk to look for birds and alligators. Very nice spot to visit! Playground around the corner and water birds to observe or photograph.
Most definitely a place to stop off if you are traveling through Florida in route to another destination. Very close to a very quaint town this park has a variety of different things to do such as over looks of the lake, many little small well-maintained that shows some of the more beautiful wildlife of Florida.
The lighthouse isn't very, big or tall, but the trail next to it is fantastic. Lots of wildlife to see. Gators, vultures, owls, birds, and lots of squirrels.
Trail conditions & character
“It's not your average lighthouse as it's quite small and you cannot climb through it however, it's location and surrounding areas are absolutely beautiful.”
“There is free parking here and a few benches where you can sit by the water and watch the kayakers or jet skiiers.”
“I frequently visit this part of Mount Dora to enjoy the walk out to the lighthouse and a lakeside stroll on the boardwalk.”
“It is very interesting because the atmosphere was very quiet but you have signs all over the place warning you about snakes and crocodiles and we even saw one in the water.”
“Though humble in stature, its light shone bright, guiding wayfarers through the darkness with its azure pulse.”
“Unfortunately the closest restrooms are in Griffin Park a ways up the street.”
Plan your run at Grantham Pointe (Light House)
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteci.mount-dora.fl.us
- Phone+1 352-735-7100
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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