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Palm island
4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Dora, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Palm island'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 Palm island
“Very beautiful with nice Boardwalk and a few short trails through the wooded area.”
Absolutely beautiful! We spent about two hours here walking the boardwalk, trails, and enjoying the playground and easily could have stayed even longer.
Very beautiful with nice Boardwalk and a few short trails through the wooded area.Nice views ,great place to spend a hour and relax
Great spot for viewing wildlife. The board walk is very long. There is a bathroom just steps away at Gilbert Park.
A wonderful short little walk wkth great options to sit in the shade. Great for seeing some Florida wildlife.
Trail conditions & character
“Very beautiful with nice Boardwalk and a few short trails through the wooded area.”
“We spent about two hours here walking the boardwalk, trails, and enjoying the playground and easily could have stayed even longer.”
Plan your run at Palm island
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.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
Running trails near Mt Dora
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Gilbert Park
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Grantham Pointe (Light House)
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Palm Island Park
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Mt Dora Dog Park
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Mount Dora Trail
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