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Hog Hammock Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 283 Google reviews · Running trail in West Palm Beach, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hog Hammock Trail'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.
Shaded trail, boardwalk, and bike route through marshlands and woods populated by alligators and deer.
What runners say about Hog Hammock Trail
“The trails are well maintained, with a mix of shaded wooded paths, boardwalk sections, and scenic views that make for a relaxing walk or bike ride.”
“The trails are well maintained, with a mix of shaded wooded paths, boardwalk sections, and scenic views that make for a relaxing walk or bike ride.”
“The trails are well maintained, with a mix of shaded wooded paths, boardwalk sections, and scenic views that make for a relaxing walk or bike ride.”
“The trail is easy to follow and connects to other paths if you want a longer adventure.”
“We saw plenty of signs of wildlife and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere throughout the hike.”
This is one of my favorite PBC trails. Grassy Waters is just so beautiful and it's hard to believe how much Florida has changed. This is how Florida should look. Hog Hammock trail is great whether you walk or bike. It's shady, woodsy, lush, twisting with signs of wildlife all around.
Pretty cool trails. You can walk or ride your bike. Also saw a bobcat and hogs
Hog Hammock Trail is one of my favorite local hiking spots. It connects to other trails, so you can continue on if you want a longer hike. (These trails are also for cyclists, but you must walk your bike across the boardwalks.
I love this trail. It's usually not crowded. It has plenty of shade for most of it and I often see wildlife.
Trail conditions & character
“The trails are well maintained, with a mix of shaded wooded paths, boardwalk sections, and scenic views that make for a relaxing walk or bike ride.”
“The trails are well maintained, with a mix of shaded wooded paths, boardwalk sections, and scenic views that make for a relaxing walk or bike ride.”
“The trails are well maintained, with a mix of shaded wooded paths, boardwalk sections, and scenic views that make for a relaxing walk or bike ride.”
“We saw plenty of signs of wildlife and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere throughout the hike.”
“This is a good, easy walk, and it's a loop which is always helpful.”
“They are both semi gravel roads and can be damp.”
Plan your run at Hog Hammock Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- Websitewpb.org
- Phone+1 561-804-4985
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–5:30 pm |
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