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Highlands Hammock State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,630 Google reviews · Running trail in Sebring, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Highlands Hammock State 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.
Huge park offers full camping facilities, trails & wildlife in an old-growth cypress swamp.
What runners say about Highlands Hammock State Park
“That said, the park is absolutely gorgeous.”
“The boardwalks and shaded trails take you through dense, old-growth hammocks where you can spot wildlife just about anywher gators, birds, even the occasional deer.”
“We were also surprised that given the number of occupied campsites and their proximity to each other, folks were respectfully quiet compared to many campgrounds we frequent.”
Took a walk in Highland Hammock and I’m pretty sure I met every single mosquito in Florida. Seriously — it’s like they were hosting a reunion on the trails. That said, the park is absolutely gorgeous.
We really enjoyed our short stay at the park's campground despite the lack of any privacy on the campsite (106). We had neighbors on all 4 sides. So close that I felt like I couldn't even fart outside my camper. The trails are fantastic. We enjoyed walking our dogs & cycling in various areas of the park.
Highlands Hammock State Park is a unique park because of it natural resources. It contains a lot green areas plus alot of forests and walk trails. You get a great adventure whether walk or bike on the different trails. No only that, we got the feeling of peacefulness and tranquility, it is like been in heaven on earth.
This is a wonderful experience with nature and history. This is a great place for family time, picnic, hiking, biking and just enjoying our natural environment. Get a great ice cream at the general store to top off your visit
Trail conditions & character
“We were also surprised that given the number of occupied campsites and their proximity to each other, folks were respectfully quiet compared to many campgrounds we frequent.”
“This park could be much better if they reopened the catwalk and did more lumber replacement on the boardwalk.”
“The boardwalks and shaded trails take you through dense, old-growth hammocks where you can spot wildlife just about anywher gators, birds, even the occasional deer.”
Plan your run at Highlands Hammock State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitefloridastateparks.org
- Phone(863) 386-6094
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