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Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 185 Google reviews · Running trail in Oldsmar, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Mobbly Bayou Wilderness 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Large nature preserve with amenities like picnic areas, hiking trails, a boat launch & dog park.

What runners say about Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (185 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“The hike got only under way when we moved to the western edge of the wilderness and followed the well maintained trail to Mobbly Beach.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Beautiful little park with short walk and a Zipline course the cement walk way is nice but it needs to be a full circuit and the park is peaceful and scenic overall 3/5”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Beautiful little park with short walk and a Zipline course the cement walk way is nice but it needs to be a full circuit and the park is peaceful and scenic overall 3/5”

The Mobbly park is very nice and clean. They have playgrounds, ziplines and excellent trails for paddle boards. We went on the trail out to the coast. The trails and very nice with plenty of signs so you don't get lost. Very nice place for beginners.

★★★★★ — Sammy , Jul 2018

This park & trail is awesome! I walk trail a few times a week & it’s so tranquil & a great place to get some really cool pictures! Sometimes the mosquitos are bad but that’s to be expected when you’re walking through nature down an off the beat trail that’s surrounded by water! It’s sooooo worth it tho!

★★★★★ — Jim , May 2019

You are better off in a boat. I tried hiking the area and ran into thick mud, plenty of ATV tracks that did not lead to a hiking trail and didn't find a single blaze. Why four stars?

★★★★☆ — Gottfried , Feb 2025

Nice area to walk next to the water. Plenty of benches and trees for shady spots.

★★★★★ — Thaimc , Feb 2026

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Beautiful little park with short walk and a Zipline course the cement walk way is nice but it needs to be a full circuit and the park is peaceful and scenic overall 3/5”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“Very relaxing, dog park is big and the awesome adventures zip lining is something to see.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Beautiful little park with short walk and a Zipline course the cement walk way is nice but it needs to be a full circuit and the park is peaceful and scenic overall 3/5”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“I love this place easy parking and beautiful park”

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🚻 Restrooms

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve

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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
  • Websitepinellascounty.org
  • Phone(727) 582-2100
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 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 Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve

423 Lafayette Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677

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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.