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High Ridge Scrub Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 220 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Worth Corridor, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from High Ridge Scrub Natural Area'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.
Scrub habitat with tortoises, butterflies, and other protected species across 39 acres.
What runners say about High Ridge Scrub Natural Area
This one is a hidden gem to me. From Boca Raton to Lakeworth, this one is my favorite Natural Area to walk in the nature. We encountered Turtles, rabbits, cicadas… Do not forget to close the entrance gate. Turtles might wander and get hurt on the road.
It's a nice & small natural area! If you just want to walk and have a refreshing ambiance, I recommend going to the place. We're lucky to see a Gopher Turquoise in the area! I had a great experience!
Just off Rt 95 this is another one of the great Scrub Natural Areas to explore. The parking lot has parking for about 6 cars with a handicap parking spot. The entrance gate is designed to keep the gopher tortoise inside and protected. As it’s a wildlife natural area, dogs and bikes are not allowed.
So much fun walking here. Even if you don't feel like it, please please go on the hiking trail. You WILL see multiple gopher tortoises. It's so cool to be able to get so close to them and see them do tortoise things! I didn't know they lived in burrows until I visited.
Trail conditions & character
“The parking lot has parking for about 6 cars with a handicap parking spot.”
“Trail has pretty significant elevation changes for Florida.”
“There is a nice concrete path to walk with many natural paths to explore allowing for a walk of about two miles without backtracking.”
“With parking being so limited and not bathrooms it’s a 4 Star park but one well worth visiting.”
Plan your run at High Ridge Scrub Natural Area
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitediscover.pbcgov.org
- Phone+1 561-233-2400
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