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Highland Oaks Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 519 Google reviews · Running trail in Miami, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Highland Oaks 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.

ScenicStroller / ADA

Public park with baseball & soccer fields, a playground, bicycle trails & a volleyball court.

What runners say about Highland Oaks Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (519 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Very beautiful I didn't know Crocodiles were indigenous to Florida until I saw this”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“There is also a trail that is really nice and perfect for waking, running, or taking pictures.”

Great place for a walk or run! If you are lucky you may see an American Crocodile, plus lots of water fowl. Very peaceful.

★★★★★ — Msilverhammer , Jun 2024

Must see park if your not from Florida. A lot of wildlife; lizards,colorful spiders, beautiful birds. Amazing walk throughout the park. Recommended

★★★★★ — Juan , Jul 2025

Wow, I was blown away that this place even existed to the public. It's a beautifully paved trail that has such an epic panoramic view of Miami, FL. Parking was easy and they even had public bathrooms open. They also had what looked like a small venue space I would definitely love to rent out one day if at all possible.

★★★★☆ — Carla , Apr 2022

This is a beautiful park. My personal trainer and I have been to this park to work out and it was perfect. There is also a volley ball net set up for play and enough space for a soccer game. There is also a trail that is really nice and perfect for waking, running, or taking pictures.

★★★★★ — Stacy , Feb 2018

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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 4 mentions

“Very beautiful I didn't know Crocodiles were indigenous to Florida until I saw this”

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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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemiamidade.gov
  • Phone+1 305-932-2164
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 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 Highland Oaks Park

20300 NE 24th Ave, Miami, FL 33180

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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.