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Pine Meadows Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · Running trail in Eustis, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pine Meadows 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.
Large conservation area featuring walking/hiking trails, a boat ramp, fishing & birding.
What runners say about Pine Meadows Conservation Area
“It's a nice, clean short trail to take the kids on.”
“Especially if you encounter a beautiful sunset.”
“Not crowded with tons of walking trails that were even accessible for my wheelchair.”
Beautiful little park. Lots of trails some shaded. Small boat ramp for small boats and kayaks
A hidden gem! We discovered that this is a lovely area to walk our dog, along trails lined with wildflowers. We will be back to explore the waterway with our kayaks. Natural Florida at its finest.
Took a short hike down to the boat dock. In that short hike nature was everywhere. ❤️ Wetlands look promising for wildlife photography.
Great place for short or long hikes. Mostly flat terrain so it's not too challenging. Easily navigable and there's variety to the trails. We did a nice loop trail at the back end of the park with our 5, 3, & 1 year old that took about 15-20 mins. There's also a little canal where we've fished before.
Trail conditions & character
“Especially if you encounter a beautiful sunset.”
“Not crowded with tons of walking trails that were even accessible for my wheelchair.”
“Not crowded with tons of walking trails that were even accessible for my wheelchair.”
Plan your run at Pine Meadows Conservation Area
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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone(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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