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Mala Compra Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Palm Coast, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mala Compra Trailhead'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.

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What runners say about Mala Compra Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (29 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice, quiet trail on a Tuesday afternoon. Surprisingly only saw two deer and a squirrel while I was out. Ended up walking just under three miles, will definitely be back.

★★★★★ — Lauren , Aug 2022

Awesome 2 mile loop with baby jogger and dog! We heard owls and saw a snake.

★★★★★ — Cristin , Mar 2019

Great MTB trails with some fun drops and good mix of terrain. Well worth a visit! So thankful for the work SORBAJAX puts in to these trails, you folks rock!

★★★★★ — Staynk , Aug 2022

Nice easy mt bike riding trails, single direction. Nice hiking trails, shaded until you head to the beach.

★★★★★ — Ron , Mar 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 29 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.

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“Awesome 2 mile loop with baby jogger and dog!”

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Plan your run at Mala Compra Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.gov
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 am–11 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 Mala Compra Trailhead

5949 Flagler Beach to Marineland Trail, 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.