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Hidden Lake Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Palmetto, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Hidden Lake 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.

What runners say about Hidden Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (21 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

A nice park. Quiet. Not much parking. There are about 6 or 8 tables under a roof. Maybe 3 of them have grills. A good place for picnic. There is a walking trail at back of park (north edge)

★★★★☆ — H , Mar 2021

Small park just nice for relaxing or a short walk. No playground equipment. Butted up to a walking trail for long walks or runs.

★★★★☆ — Ryan , Feb 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 21 reviews →

Plan your run at Hidden Lake Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Websitepalmettofl.org
  • Phone+1 941-723-4570

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 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 Hidden Lake Park

1712 12th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221

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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.