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Lake May Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Eustis, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake May Reserve'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 May Reserve
“Beautiful walk around the lake with different ecosystems.”
Great place for a hike on well maintained trails. Dogs or other animals not allowed on trails.
Perfect spot for a morning walk. Trails are in good shape. Shaded in many parts.
A great place to be outside and enjoy nature. Nice lake and hiking trails.
Love this place, but it needs a picnic table under the pavilion by the bathrooms. My children and I would love a place to eat lunch before or after our hikes. I don't think this is much to ask.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful walk around the lake with different ecosystems.”
“Love this place, but it needs a picnic table under the pavilion by the bathrooms.”
Plan your run at Lake May Reserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitelakecountyfl.gov
- Phone(352) 253-4950
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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