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Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve & Nature Trail
3.7 ★★★★☆ 154 Google reviews · Running trail in Pensacola, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve & Nature 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.
Boardwalked trail winding through a wetland and bordering a creek.
What runners say about Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve & Nature Trail
“I hope this brings more attention to an already stressed ecosystem, there are some beautiful flora and fauna, even the occasional black bear.”
Enjoyable walk among the trees and birds. Explore from Navy Blvd. to West Fairfield Avenue.
Short trail by the swamp completed on about 20 minutes. I walked behind Warrington PSC campus in a circle. There was another extension that takes you to a second parking lot, that I did not walked. Still was nice to connect with nature.
Trail conditions & character
“I hope this brings more attention to an already stressed ecosystem, there are some beautiful flora and fauna, even the occasional black bear.”
Plan your run at Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve & Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(850) 475-5220
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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