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Halpatiokee Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,610 Google reviews · Running trail in Stuart, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Halpatiokee Regional Park'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.

MixedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsQuiet

Park with tennis courts, soccer & baseball fields, a disc golf course & rink surrounded by wetlands.

What runners say about Halpatiokee Regional Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,610 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Every part of it is immaculate and well maintained, and the atmosphere is consistently safe and family friendly.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“What a beautiful maintained park with lots of bike trails frisbee course walking trails… so many great places to walk take a little nap under the trees”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“There is access to hidden lakes where we've gone fishing and kayaking - peaceful, quiet, and serene.”

Absolutely my go-to local hiking trails. I hike/walk/run the trails 3-6 times every week. 90% of the time I see one of my many tortoise buddies. Great canoeyaking starting point too. Great trails for your dog companions. Incredible biking trails too.

★★★★★ — Ronald , Mar 2024

We explored the South Fork Nature Trail. I could see how at times this may flood, luckily we didn’t experience that! Not too buggy, not too hot. We did about 3 miles round trip. Aside from convincing myself we were lost for about 30 minutes it was a great hike. Beautiful scenery, no critter sightings on this visit.

★★★★★ — Jenni , Feb 2022

This is an outstanding trail that I will be back to often! Well paved, bike trails, frisbee golf, and more. So many gopher tortoises (remember do NOT touch)!!! Really nicely kept and picnic tables are wheelchair friendly.

★★★★★ — M , Jun 2019

The park is absolutely huge with so many different trails for biking an hiking. Also has soccer, baseball, and a disc golf course. It also has an awesome huge lake that I'm dying to fish. The hiking trails that I went on was at least 4 ta 5 miles long total an i still have more to explore. Love this place.

★★★★★ — Ron , Feb 2020

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“What a beautiful maintained park with lots of bike trails frisbee course walking trails… so many great places to walk take a little nap under the trees”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Plenty of public restrooms and soda vending machines as well and public picnic areas with tables under shelter.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Whether you're into biking, hiking, or simply want to bring your dog, it's all feasible here.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“There is access to hidden lakes where we've gone fishing and kayaking - peaceful, quiet, and serene.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“Lots of benches and areas of boardwalk of streams and near a beautiful lake.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“Really nicely kept and picnic tables are wheelchair friendly.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Halpatiokee Regional Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Websitemartin.fl.us
  • Phone(772) 221-1419
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–11 PM
Thursday 7 AM–11 PM
Friday 7 AM–11 PM
Saturday 7 AM–11 PM
Sunday 7 AM–11 PM

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 Halpatiokee Regional Park

8303 SW Lost River Rd, Stuart, FL 34997

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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.