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Markham Park Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Running trail in Tamarac, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Markham Park Nature Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Markham Park Nature Trail
“First time in years and the park has changed really beautiful.”
This is where I come to fall in love with life. The slash pines keep the trail cool year-round so you’re not overheating. There’s plenty of places to climb about if you’re like me and can’t walk a straight line.
Markham Park in Weston They have trails for walking, trails for mountain bikes that are extreme, trails for bikes that are easy and for just chilling, a dog park, an area to fly your drones, disc golf, a camp ground, or you can simply chill and do picnic.
Is not a very long trail but it has plenty of bunnies and kids love them.
Love this place! Nice trail. Saw iguanas, pileated woodpeckers. Relaxing and quiet. Entrance is difficult to locate, needs better signage!!
Trail conditions & character
“One time I sat on the dock pondering life when a lovely dog calmly sauntered up and sat beside me, enjoying the view with me and accepting lots of pets before it kept going.”
“One time I sat on the dock pondering life when a lovely dog calmly sauntered up and sat beside me, enjoying the view with me and accepting lots of pets before it kept going.”
Plan your run at Markham Park Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebroward.org
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