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Hermits Trail Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 389 Google reviews · Running trail in Altamonte Springs, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Hermits Trail 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.
Passive park with a picnic pavilion, sculpture, benches & play equipment for kids of different ages.
What runners say about Hermits Trail Park
“Nice clean park right off of Semoran for a travel break, or getting out the house with the little one for a couple.”
“The only thing it's missing is a restroom but other than that it's a shady fenced in park with lots to do and plenty of space.”
I played here myself as a child and now I get to bring my kids to play too. It's definitely been updated but is still a very nice area and well maintained. I love that it's enclosed by a fence now and has the shade of trees. They have three play "stations" for kids to play at each developmental stage.
Great park for kids. 3-4 playsets, swing set, and plenty of room to run around. A pavilion with 4-6 tables. Several benches as well. Shaded and clean. No restrooms. Gated, giving parents a feeling of safety as you don't have to worry that children will run off. 2 entrances allows parents to see who is coming and going.
Trail conditions & character
“The only thing it's missing is a restroom but other than that it's a shady fenced in park with lots to do and plenty of space.”
“The only thing it's missing is a restroom but other than that it's a shady fenced in park with lots to do and plenty of space.”
Plan your run at Hermits Trail Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitealtamonte.org
- Phone(321) 436-3244
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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