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Oark And Runn Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Clearwater, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Oark And Runn Forest'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.
What runners say about Oark And Runn Forest
7/9/25 Walked the dogs about 2 miles here using the all trails app, saw one alligator 🐊 and one snake 🐍 March 21, 2026 had a great time walking Fletcher to the dock and back! April 14, 2026 little walk through the park
Wildlife. Nice groomed trails. Walking, Biking and picnic. There are hydration stations and a shaded corral. Dog friendly (leash & clean up please) Horse friendly
A nice walk on unimproved trails in the middle of the woods and yet in the middle of everything Clearwater. Nice view of the lake with a swing on the boardwalk.
Went for a nice long walk. Tried the new portion of the park for the 1st time. Lots a trails for horses to walk back there.
Trail conditions & character
“7/9/25 Walked the dogs about 2 miles here using the all trails app, saw one alligator 🐊 and one snake 🐍 March 21, 2026 had a great time walking Fletcher to the dock and back!”
Plan your run at Oark And Runn Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
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