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Lyonia Preserve Trail Head

4 ★★★★☆ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Deltona, Florida · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Lyonia Preserve Trail Head'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.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAHillyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Lyonia Preserve Trail Head

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (27 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful and well maintained trails!”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Some areas aren't very shaded, so plan around that.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 4 mentions

“The trails are clean and marked super easy to follow and they're dog friendly 🐕‍🦺”

Great trail but they honestly need to do a better job on putting more signs showing where the trail is. Coming the from the parking lot of the library you get to a green pavilion and there's two directions you can go, left or right or back.

★★★★☆ — Steven , Jun 2021

Great educational indoor area with live animals! The trails are clean and marked super easy to follow and they're dog friendly 🐕‍🦺

★★★★★ — Miranda , Aug 2022

We LOVE Lyonia, and the trail is always nice when it isn’t blazing hot out. There isn’t any shade so plan accordingly. Be aware- they strictly enforce the no dogs rule. We were chasing toddlers and didn’t see the sign but security sure let us know. lol

★★★★☆ — Will , Feb 2025

We took the trail in search of geos. We had a great time in the cool weather and finally found what we were looking for. 😀

★★★★★ — Jennc , Jan 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 27 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 10 mentions

“The trails are clean and marked super easy to follow and they're dog friendly 🐕‍🦺”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Some areas aren't very shaded, so plan around that.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful and well maintained trails!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Coming the from the parking lot of the library you get to a green pavilion and there's two directions you can go, left or right or back.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Lyonia Preserve Trail Head

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitevolusia.org
  • Phone(386) 736-2700

Hours

Monday 7:15 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday 7:15 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 7:15 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday 7:15 AM–7:30 PM
Friday 7:15 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday 7:15 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday 7:15 AM–7:30 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Lyonia Preserve Trail Head

Rusty Lyonia Trail, Deltona, FL 32725

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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.