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Long Creek Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 267 Google reviews · Running trail in Palm Coast, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Long Creek Nature Preserve'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.
Conservation area with access for canoes & kayaks, saltwater fishing, walking trails & wildlife.
What runners say about Long Creek Nature Preserve
“If you’re in Palm Coast you must come to Long Branch Nature Reserve park, It’s Very clean, quiet, gorgeous manatees, animals from birds to lots of deer 🦌 at night!”
“If you’re in Palm Coast you must come to Long Branch Nature Reserve park, It’s Very clean, quiet, gorgeous manatees, animals from birds to lots of deer 🦌 at night!”
“There are plenty of benches and shaded areas so that you can sit down and rest in the shade.”
“If you’re in Palm Coast you must come to Long Branch Nature Reserve park, It’s Very clean, quiet, gorgeous manatees, animals from birds to lots of deer 🦌 at night!”
Was just there not even a week ago, launched our paddle boards and I had a blast! It was a beautiful place! Love it! When we were done we took a walk around the path and watched the sun set. Will definitely go back.
Beautiful park at the heart of the town. Hiking, biking, walking trails. Mesmerizing view of the waterfront. No entry fee.
This is a pleasant place to take a short walk, eat lunch, or fish off the dock. There is a little ramp available for launching kayaks or the like. Update Dec 2024: they are installing new walkways in previously unexplorable areas of the park. They are also adding a couple of gazebos near the canal.
Clean and peaceful! Nice short walk for the dogs. Definitely wanna go fishing there one day looks like it is a good spot for that as well. There are plenty of benches and shaded areas so that you can sit down and rest in the shade.
Trail conditions & character
“If you’re in Palm Coast you must come to Long Branch Nature Reserve park, It’s Very clean, quiet, gorgeous manatees, animals from birds to lots of deer 🦌 at night!”
“If you’re in Palm Coast you must come to Long Branch Nature Reserve park, It’s Very clean, quiet, gorgeous manatees, animals from birds to lots of deer 🦌 at night!”
“There are plenty of benches and shaded areas so that you can sit down and rest in the shade.”
“The water always has good parking and I believe that it has boat access.”
Plan your run at Long Creek Nature Preserve
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepalmcoast.gov
- Phone+1 386-986-2323
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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