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Longleaf Pine Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in New Smyrna Beach, Florida · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
7 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Longleaf Pine 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.

7 miLoopStroller / ADA

What runners say about Longleaf Pine Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (31 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This trail is wonderful and there are actually three seperate ones along this preserve. Be sure to pack a nature bag and bring LOTS of water. always remember that you are in a natural habitat for wild animals and make sure to be alert and aware.

★★★★★ — Sabrina , Feb 2017

Bike ride through diverse woodland, wildflowers, and birds. Shade and sun, a little bumpy as expected.

★★★★☆ — Linda , May 2019

Great place for a hike or a bike ride. Bring plenty of water as it can get hot out there!

★★★★☆ — Charles , Jun 2017

Beautiful! But this is not a park. It's conservation land. Not much for hiking but you can. No restrooms. Do the tour and it's worth it!

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Mar 2019

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“6 mile loop is ok, 12 mile hike through is really nice.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+) 2 mentions

“6 mile loop is ok, 12 mile hike through is really nice.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Longleaf Pine Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • Loop distance7 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitevolusia.org
  • Phone(386) 943-7081

Where to find Longleaf Pine Preserve

4551 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

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Running trails near New Smyrna Beach

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.