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Palm Bluff Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Running trail in Osteen, Florida · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Palm Bluff Conservation Area'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.
Relaxed spot offering an array of well-marked trails for hiking and cycling, plus primitive camping and wildlife viewing.
What runners say about Palm Bluff Conservation Area
“This Beautiful Area Of Mixed Woodland Of Upland Sandhill Pine, Midlothian Forest, And Hardwood Hammock Is A Great Place For Hiking, Birdwatching, Horseback Riding, And Cycling.”
“I found it to be well marked in general.”
Great place to hike, but it does flood during the rainy season. Make sure you bring water with you and leave early enough to get back before dark. The red trail is over six miles alone, and this is a very diverse place, cutting through cow pastures, oak hammocks, old growth pine, swamp and scrub.
I came here for the first time with my bicycle. It was quite different than what I am used to riding on in Tennessee, but thought it was a blast for Florida trails. Saw some wildlife, but nobody else was on the trails during my midweek Excursion. What also make good trails for hiking or trail running!
My dog Emma and I went camping for 5 days last week. It rained, there were ants and we had a great time! It's a beautiful area with really nice trails.
The Palm Bluff Conservation Area Located Several Miles North Of Osteen Off State Road 415 Is Managed By The St John's River Water Management District As An Area Of Special Concern To This Area's Hydrology, And The Preservation Of A Very Unique And Ecologically Sensitive Habitat.
Trail conditions & character
“This Beautiful Area Of Mixed Woodland Of Upland Sandhill Pine, Midlothian Forest, And Hardwood Hammock Is A Great Place For Hiking, Birdwatching, Horseback Riding, And Cycling.”
“We tried following the red trail to the yellow loop, but there was no way to cross Deep Creek without walking through shin-deep running water.”
Plan your run at Palm Bluff Conservation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websitesjrwmd.com
- Phone(386) 329-4404
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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