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Kissimmee Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in Kissimmee, Florida · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Kissimmee 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.

PavedOpen 24hShadedScenicFlat & fast

Park offering walking, cycling, and wildlife watching opportunities.

What runners say about Kissimmee Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (79 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Side of John Young Parkway to where the trail T off at Shingle Creek, The path isn't clearly marked however I met on of the Local which recommend the more scenic route.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“The path is mostly shaded and there is potential to see a variety of wildlife.”

This morning I road the Northern Portion of the trail from N. Side of John Young Parkway to where the trail T off at Shingle Creek, The path isn't clearly marked however I met on of the Local which recommend the more scenic route.

★★★★★ — Trenner , Jun 2020

Kissimmee and Orlando, well Florida in general are so bike friendly. I love being anle to go for miles on flat surfaces. Such a novelty coming from BC, Canada where it's all up!

★★★★☆ — Mrs , Apr 2023

Beautiful place. Very scenic. Since this a long trail, there should be at least one bathroom facility.

★★★★☆ — Sherma , Dec 2021

Thank you City of Kissimmee for this project, it's definitely a beautiful place to walk or run.

★★★★★ — Erick , Oct 2016

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 79 reviews →

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 8 mentions

“Side of John Young Parkway to where the trail T off at Shingle Creek, The path isn't clearly marked however I met on of the Local which recommend the more scenic route.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“The path is mostly shaded and there is potential to see a variety of wildlife.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Its 5 miles in length, concrete paved and flat.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“I love being anle to go for miles on flat surfaces.”

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Plan your run at Kissimmee Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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
  • Websitekissimmee.gov
  • Phone+1 407-518-2501

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Kissimmee Trail

2063-2189 John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741

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Running trails near Kissimmee

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Kissimmee Lakefront Park

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Scenic

Grassy waterfront park with walking paths, a fishing pier, picnic pavilions & a shaded playground.

1.6 miles away

Kissimmee Lakefront Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 832 reviews

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Scenic

Park featuring a lakeside path, picnic tables, and playgrounds, plus areas for birding and fishing.

1.6 miles away

Florida Trail Kissimmee Lakefront Park Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Kissimmee, FL

Scenic

1.7 miles away

Mill Run Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 219 reviews

Kissimmee, FL

Dog-friendly

Relaxed park, playgrounds, picnic area, swings and slides.

1.9 miles away

Shingle Creek Bike Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

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PavedScenic

2.1 miles away

Shingle Creek Regional Park - Steffee Landing - The Paddling Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,760 reviews

Kissimmee, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Park with trails, a swamp, and a boardwalk, plus kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals.

2.2 miles away

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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.