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Lake Lizzie Conservation Area South Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · Running trail in St Cloud, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Lizzie Conservation Area South 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.
What runners say about Lake Lizzie Conservation Area South Trailhead
“Great place to get away close to town nice open paths wouldn't walk away out over the marsh makes for beautiful sunsets”
“Other than those two things, the trail was well marked with orange paint and a few signs.”
“Highly recommended for dog walkers who want a nature-rich, peaceful, and dog-friendly trail system near St.”
Beautiful trail system that leads to Lake Lizzie. Miles of trails for walkers & runners. You can even ride horses here.
I am a local and I finally came over to try the trail. I will say I enjoyed it on my mountain bike (besides some sand pits), and it seems nice to walk. There is the presence of wildlife on this trail, as I ran into sand hill cranes and some deer as well.
This is a nice place, bigger than I expected but nice. Make sure to bring water for your hike.
Lake Lizzie Nature Preserve is a beautiful natural area located in Osceola County, Florida. Covering over 1,300 acres, the preserve offers a diverse range of habitats including pine flatwoods, wet prairies, and cypress swamps.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to get away close to town nice open paths wouldn't walk away out over the marsh makes for beautiful sunsets”
“Highly recommended for dog walkers who want a nature-rich, peaceful, and dog-friendly trail system near St.”
“Whether it’s a short loop or a longer hike, there’s a nice variety of experiences for you and your pup to enjoy together.”
“There are plenty of benches along the paths and picnic tables at both the parking lot and lakefront.”
“Highly recommended for dog walkers who want a nature-rich, peaceful, and dog-friendly trail system near St.”
“Other than those two things, the trail was well marked with orange paint and a few signs.”
Plan your run at Lake Lizzie Conservation Area South Trailhead
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteosceola.org
- Phone+1 407-742-2275
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 | 8 am–7 pm |
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