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Lake Betsi
4.4 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Rockledge, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Betsi'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.
What runners say about Lake Betsi
“Huge trail, there’s a tiny park next to it, and the water is beautiful at sunrise/sunset”
UPDATE, HEALTH WARNING! Well, sadly I won't be returning to the lake. A few days ago I saw a park employee spraying RoundUp, and I stopped and warned him of the extremely hazardous nature of Glyphosate, a carcinogen, and the main ingredient in RoundUp.
Such a nice stroll around this lake. Beautiful sunsets. You can meet bunnies, armadillos, turtles, gators and ducks. Good for walking/ running/ roller blading, biking and walking dogs. Restrooms are in the nearby park.
Long peaceful paved (dog)walking/biking trail in an unexpected location. Could be my timing, but usually very few people on the trail, even when the neighboring park is full of sports activities.
We love to visit this well maintained lake. It's paved with a wide sidewalk and benches about ever 3/4 miles. It's 2 miles of the most beautiful views. There is plenty of parking at the entrance.
Trail conditions & character
“Huge trail, there’s a tiny park next to it, and the water is beautiful at sunrise/sunset”
“Two miles of manicured asphalt bike path, fenced, around a beautiful lake.”
“What a lot of people don't realize is it kills every biological thing, including dogs, cats, kids, adults, birds, everything, it's death in a jug.”
Plan your run at Lake Betsi
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- 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.
- Websitecityofrockledge.org
- Phone+1 321-633-1870
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 12 am–7 pm, 8 pm–12 am |
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