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Paleo Hammock Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in Port St. Lucie, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Paleo Hammock 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.
Quiet natural area featuring hiking and horseback-riding trails, plus a picnic area.
What runners say about Paleo Hammock Preserve
“This place has trees that you don't see often; elm, hickory, wild lime and an array of beautiful firebush and wild coffee.”
“The trail was well cut/maintained and mostly shaded (big plus in the summer).”
“We heard insects and an airplane overhead; otherwise, it was quiet.”
Dog friendly: yes Trail is wide, flat, sand/dirt,grass with occasional tree roots. Sun/shade mix. This is also a horse trail so watch your step. We heard insects and an airplane overhead; otherwise, it was quiet. We saw evidence of wild hogs and/or armadillos that had dug up the trail.
Interesting walk. Natural setting. It felt as if we were walking thru a jungle a hundred years ago. The hike is not long but lots of nature to see. Enjoyable walk.
Very beautiful trail. Super quiet and get to enjoy the natural sounds of just nature. If you take glades cut off it fairly rough and the road leading up to the entrance is also rough you have to dodge lots of bumps and pot holes. This is one of the vet preserves I believe
Great trail for horseback riding. The trail was well cut/maintained and mostly shaded (big plus in the summer). Most of the trails are short (about a mile or so) but if you do them all it’s 10-12 miles. Nice little hidden spot and will definitely be back!
Trail conditions & character
“This place has trees that you don't see often; elm, hickory, wild lime and an array of beautiful firebush and wild coffee.”
“Only water source at parking lot is a hand pump but I'm pretty into that sort of thing.”
“We heard insects and an airplane overhead; otherwise, it was quiet.”
“The trail was well cut/maintained and mostly shaded (big plus in the summer).”
Plan your run at Paleo Hammock Preserve
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitestlucieco.gov
- Phone(772) 462-2526
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