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Lake Lizzie Conservation Area North Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · Running trail in St Cloud, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
2.5 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lake Lizzie Conservation Area North Trailhead'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.

2.5 miLoopScenicTrailhead parking

What runners say about Lake Lizzie Conservation Area North Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (92 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“These trails are also not traveled very often even by service vehicles so do not expect a clean dirt path to follow.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Such a beautiful area with wildlife and amazing scenery”

Nice quiet park. Only sounds aside from nature are some passing planes heading to OIA. Today was chilly a.m., here a diamond back is getting some sun. Great hike today!

★★★★★ — Al , Dec 2017

Check out reviews on AllTrails app. Beautiful area with easy trails and no hills. 2.5 mile (one way) trails between the south and north trailhead, and a very nice 1.8 mile loop off the north trailhead. Many views of the lake, and you’ll see other couples with dogs or riding horses along the way.

★★★★★ — Donald , Nov 2021

I really enjoyed walking this trail. BEWARE: Look carefully for signs at each new trail. If you're planning on taking the shorter trail toward the water, it's easy to miss the turn offs because the signs are sort of behind you. There are several trails leading off the two main Lizzie Lake trails.

★★★★★ — Micah , Feb 2021

I hiked in from the south entrance using the lake lizzie trail. Hiking in this area is somewhat difficult as the trails are mostly sand and there are no true trail markers and many other trails criss cross the area. I followed the posts that they used to mark trail mileage as the best way to find my path.

★★★★☆ — Dylan , May 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 92 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 4 mentions

“Such a beautiful area with wildlife and amazing scenery”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“5 mile (one way) trails between the south and north trailhead, and a very nice 1.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“8 mile loop off the north trailhead.”

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Plan your run at Lake Lizzie Conservation Area North Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Loop distance2.5 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websiteosceola.org
  • Phone+1 407-742-0200

Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 8 am–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–8 pm
Sunday 8 am–8 pm

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 Lake Lizzie Conservation Area North Trailhead

6800-6808 Midland Dr, St Cloud, FL 34771

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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.