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Mala Compra Greenway Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Palm Coast, Florida · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Mala Compra Greenway 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.

LoopOpen 24h

What runners say about Mala Compra Greenway Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (13 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

Really nice area to take a hike,go mountain biking or just explore.Mala compare plantation is across A1A and was part of this area.This property has been many different things over the years.From Animal land,the artesian gardens,owned by ITT and now by the county just to name a few.

★★★★★ — Brian , May 2022

I love this place I've been there a few times with my friends to walk is amazing it's so beautiful and the beach is right there so if you want to hop on the beach and walk you can and it's a beautiful beautiful Beach

★★★★★ — Jonathan , Sep 2019

I enjoy exploring this lush jungle trail during our annual work conference at Hammock Beach. I wish I could find out more about “Animal Land” that used to entertain tourists decades ago.

★★★★★ — Lance , Sep 2022

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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.

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Plan your run at Mala Compra Greenway Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websiteflaglercounty.org
  • Phone+1 386-313-4020
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Mala Compra Greenway Trail

5645 N Ocean Shore Blvd, Palm Coast, FL 32137

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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.