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Pine Ridge Trail
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Wales, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Pine Ridge Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Pine Ridge Trail
“Pine Ridge Preserve Trail winds through beautiful open, ancient sand hills from the entrance of Bok Tower Gardens, to and from the Gardens.”
Pine Ridge Preserve Trail winds through beautiful open, ancient sand hills from the entrance of Bok Tower Gardens, to and from the Gardens. The area is being restored to its original longleaf pine habitat with many rare and endangered plants and animals.
Love this trail in beautiful Bok Tower Gardens , takes you away from the crowd and into nature , gorgeous, fun to hike .
Trail conditions & character
“Pine Ridge Preserve Trail winds through beautiful open, ancient sand hills from the entrance of Bok Tower Gardens, to and from the Gardens.”
Plan your run at Pine Ridge Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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