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Jolee Island Nature Park
3.7 ★★★★☆ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Destin, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
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- Shade
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- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Jolee Island Nature Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Relaxed nature preserve featuring a playground for kids, rustic trails and kayaking.
What runners say about Jolee Island Nature Park
If you’re at the Sandestin Resort and in need of a little nature, stop on by the Jolee Island Nature Park. There are a handful of short trails, including a circumferential trail around the whole thing. Bring a picnic and stop by one of several tables or even a small covered dollhouse-like structure. Got kids?
Not open to the public, but great place to go if you’re staying in the sandestin area! You can access by walking or kayak. There’s a playground for kids and a lookout tower to climb. Be aware of snakes and gators around. We didn’t see any but there’s tall grass around so it can be a little nerve wracking
Nice walking path with beautiful landscape. The playground left much to be desired and I was concerned the little ones would get splinters, but that didn't happen so all good. Smaller than I expected but the beautiful weather was enjoyable.
Really pretty. You can kayak over to it. Great trails and a nice metal playground that is burning hot in the summer
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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