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Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in South Bay, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 9 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail'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 Okeechobee Scenic Trail
“Well maintained and cars are not able to drive on the road, so it was nice to walk.”
“Pulling up onto the levee at Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.”
Pulling up onto the levee at Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. 🌅 If you time it right, driving or hiking up the hill to this scenic spot rewards you with truly spectacular panoramic views.
Great adventure riding around Okeechobee trail system. Approximately 110 miles 70% asphalt balance gravel with some limestone. I recommend a mountain bike for the gravel portion. Trail system is well maintained and monitored by the local support staff.
Not really a “trail”, more of a walkout, it was fine but not what we were were looking for.
Very pretty to see the lake. Well maintained and cars are not able to drive on the road, so it was nice to walk. Definitely bring bug spray as the mosquitoes come out at sunset, but that is to be expected.
Trail conditions & character
“Pulling up onto the levee at Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.”
“Approximately 110 miles 70% asphalt balance gravel with some limestone.”
“Approximately 110 miles 70% asphalt balance gravel with some limestone.”
Plan your run at Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance9 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefloridahikes.com
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