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Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 772 Google reviews · Running trail in Minneola, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & 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.
Hilly park featuring trails for hiking, biking and dog-walking. Picnic tables, restroom, birdwatching.
What runners say about Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead
“The park is very clean, the bathrooms are clean, and the water supply station is a lifesaver for bicycle and motorcycle riders in the summer.”
“Scenic, but heart breaking to see all the developments taking place in the surrounding areas.”
“Some are shaded some are wide open, some are dirt paths and some are concrete.”
“It’s just a really nice, peaceful spot.”
“Great for Everyone: It’s just a short, easy walk down to the scenic overlook.”
Great hike. Not too many people on for. The trails are pretty long. It's 2 miles to the first canal and if you do the Clay Rd Trail it's probably close to 10 miles round-trip. Tons of wildlife; gators, turtles, birds.
Beautiful park and well maintained. Spoke to someone who parks his van here and bicycles 103 miles, 3 times a week. For those less ambitious, you can picnic here and walk out to the tower/overlook (about 500-600 yards...wheelchair friendly). Clean restrooms and your furry friend is welcome to.join you.
I really enjoyed my visit to the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead! It’s such a well-maintained spot, and honestly, a total winner if you’re looking for a quick outdoor escape. There’s plenty of parking and a standalone bathroom, which is always a plus.
Love this trail! My husband and I rode our E bikes early one February morning. Not paved, but very well maintained. Saw lots of wildlife in nature. Clean restrooms.
Trail conditions & character
“They do have a tower to look out BUT unfortunately the trees have grown so the view is semi- blocked.”
“The park is very clean, the bathrooms are clean, and the water supply station is a lifesaver for bicycle and motorcycle riders in the summer.”
“I really enjoyed my visit to the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead!”
“I drove down from Ocala to ride the famed Sugar Loaf hills on my road bike, which are nice and step, 12% grade.”
“Some are shaded some are wide open, some are dirt paths and some are concrete.”
“Some are shaded some are wide open, some are dirt paths and some are concrete.”
Plan your run at Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitelakecountyfl.gov
- Phone(352) 253-4950
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