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Powell Creek Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 186 Google reviews · Running trail in North Fort Myers, Florida · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Powell Creek Preserve'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.

MixedLoopScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAFlat & fastTrailhead parkingQuiet

Waterside preserve on 77 acres offering hiking & biking amid native flora & fauna.

What runners say about Powell Creek Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (186 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Great parking, clear, well maintained paths.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful park for hiking, jogging, nature photography https://youtu.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Quiet and wonderful with a lot of Nature and fish activty.”

Beautiful peaceful varied trail around bodies of water. Dogs not allowed. Tons of birds, wildlife (we saw squirrels, bunnies, tortoises etc.) different options to extend length of hike. Great parking, clear, well maintained paths. Will definitely make this a repeat hike!

★★★★★ — Beth , Nov 2024

Nice place to walk and look at nature. There isn't any restrooms and you can not bring your dog. Other then that there are alot of birds and turtles to enjoy.

★★★★☆ — Stacey , Dec 2022

Absolutely beautiful! Nice dirt/ stone path, very level. Your walk will take you around a beautiful pond. We did only one loop and it took a half hour walking slow. Free

★★★★★ — Kate , Jan 2024

Nice mile walk. Only complaint would be all the no pet signs, poop all over the walking path.

★★★★☆ — Patrick , Aug 2019

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Beautiful park for hiking, jogging, nature photography https://youtu.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“There isn't any restrooms and you can not bring your dog.”

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Flat & fast 4 mentions

“Nice dirt/ stone path, very level.”

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🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

“We did only one loop and it took a half hour walking slow.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Quiet and wonderful with a lot of Nature and fish activty.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“Beautiful water views and a gravel 1 mile loop around.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Great parking, clear, well maintained paths.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“Paved ways, boardwalk, sand trail, dirt, grass.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“Pretty level and accessible.”

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Plan your run at Powell Creek Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteleegov.com
  • Phone+1 239-533-8833
  • Social Facebook

Where to find Powell Creek Preserve

15601 Hart Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.