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Pitt and Sylvan Springs
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,150 Google reviews · Running trail in Youngstown, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pitt and Sylvan Springs' 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.
Relaxed park, known for snorkeling, tubing and swimming in clean, crystal-clear springs.
What runners say about Pitt and Sylvan Springs
“Takes a minute to acclimate, the restrooms aren’t clean but given it’s a free entry spring, we overlooked that.”
“Highly recommend, beautiful place, bring your chairs and canopy as if you get there later you wont have a table, or shade, unless you use a tree.”
June 16th. Parked before bridge in a lot of right. No issues. Maybe half a mile walk from the car to water. No "hiking" involved. Multiple entry points to water. Many folks were on tubes and just floating. The water was pretty cold at first but was a nice refresher from the FL heat.
Pitt spring is a smaller spring, but well worth stopping to visit & take a dip in. Nice clear, cold water. Small parking lot, but luckily it doesn't seem to get too crowded. There are a couple covered picnic tables for lunch if you decide to spend the day.
The Pitt and Sylvan Springs is a wonderful park to visit. If you like to hike but not too far, this park is for you. my wonderful sister and I explored the park starting at the first spring and ended up at the top of a hill looking down where we had just walked.
This place is a hidden gem. I didn’t expect so much but the spring itself is amazing. The water is really clear and emerald blue-ish. I could see fish and turtles swimming in the spring which I enjoyed. When I got there was almost the sunset in March. I wish I could get there earlier on on the day.
Trail conditions & character
“Highly recommend, beautiful place, bring your chairs and canopy as if you get there later you wont have a table, or shade, unless you use a tree.”
“parking is also limited so if you arrive later you also may have to park across the highway.”
“The park itself is beautifully maintained, with pavilions, restrooms, benches, and easy access to both springs by foot via well-built boardwalks and concrete sidewalks.”
“A local gem, there are a few easily accessible spring heads that will chill you to the bone but is refreshing at the same time.”
Plan your run at Pitt and Sylvan Springs
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenwfwater.com
- Phone(850) 539-5999
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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