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Pasture Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Groveland, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pasture Reserve'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 Pasture Reserve
“As with all Lake County parks of my experience, the bathrooms were well kept and the landscape was tidy with native vegetation throughout.”
“There grounds are beautiful and there is a basic public access restroom with Men's and Women's being separated.”
“This is a great place to visit if you want a peaceful walk in meadow and traditional Floridian woodland.”
It was raining when we came here to geo-cache, but I shall return soon! Did you know... The Pasture Reserve is located in the ❤ of the Florida aquifer, in the middle of the Green Swamp, which is an area of critical concern for the state! It was such a pleasant drive to get here, as it is still very rural.
This is a great place to visit if you want a peaceful walk in meadow and traditional Floridian woodland. The trails are immaculately maintained and the sign posting is great. Look out for tree frogs walking across the paths in the woodland at the top of the trail - they are tiny and well camouflaged.
Great place for hiking and unplugging. Proof positive of the importance our wildlands hold in the eyes of Lake County BCC as their staff save reclaim and restore these precious old Florida ecosystems.
Great long like mile trail but not much else happening here..they do have a bird watch spot but we didnt see any..the grasshoppers are gigantic like huge but the trail walk on the path was a nice one
Trail conditions & character
“There grounds are beautiful and there is a basic public access restroom with Men's and Women's being separated.”
“This is a great place to visit if you want a peaceful walk in meadow and traditional Floridian woodland.”
“As with all Lake County parks of my experience, the bathrooms were well kept and the landscape was tidy with native vegetation throughout.”
“You can stand in the parking lot and hear silence.”
Plan your run at Pasture Reserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitelakecountyfl.gov
- Phone+1 352-253-4950
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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