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Lake Marion Trailhead
3.8 ★★★★☆ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Haines City, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Lake Marion Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Marion Trailhead
Very crude just a cleared out area in the woods you can walk. I love that people don't really like it. Less people the better. No children screaming or people crawling over every inch of it. It can feel creepy alone. It's just you in the hot sun surrounded by birds chirping and insects everywhere.
This is a good mini hiking trip, just be aware of your surroundings, as on any hiking trip.
This trail is very natural. Not cultivated. Home to many a critter. I love that there are still wilderness areas around here in the midst of over development. Bothers me to see some folks complain that they want a path that is well manicured and maintained. Well, go to Lake Eva or a similar park.
Parks and farms are on this road. Nice area to hike. Pinchos available if the truck is there...Pork or chicken.
Trail conditions & character
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- Websitesfwmd.gov
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