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Panther Point Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Running trail in Winter Haven, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 16 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Panther Point Trail'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.
Semi-wild land with a hiking trail through scrubland along the banks of Lake Hancock.
What runners say about Panther Point Trail
“Panther Point Trail, part of the Marshall Hampton Reserve, is a unique, beautiful, and pristine hike filled with wildlife.”
Great trail that can be used by either hikers, bikes or horses. We only tried one of the many trails. Our hike around the lake was beautiful. Lots of scenery, birds, even saw a couple of baby gators. Even lots of benches to take a break on and enjoy the view.
Great trail! Definitely be prepared ahead of start with water and insect repellent. Stay on the tracks. This park has multiple trails with great views. The longest one is around the lake, it's very long but the views you get are worth it. Sandy trails, wear appropriate shoes. I didn't see any gators the day I went.
It’s a nice 5 mile one-way trail by the lake. The trail is very well maintained. If you love hiking you won’t be disappointed. Don't forget to pay tribute to those brave souls who sacrificed their lives for the safety of people.
Really nice trail. I did the loop around the lake. 2.5 miles, lots of birds and fairly secluded. Awesome lake views. I'll be back for the long, point to point, panther 8 mile trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Panther Point Trail, part of the Marshall Hampton Reserve, is a unique, beautiful, and pristine hike filled with wildlife.”
“I believe the full trail is about 8 miles one way, so if you go all the way, you’re looking at a 16-mile round trip.”
“There are also a few smaller loop trails that branch off and reconnect to the main path if you want to explore different areas.”
Plan your run at Panther Point Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance16 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6:30 PM |
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