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R Hardy Matheson County Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 255 Google reviews · Running trail in Coral Gables, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from R Hardy Matheson County 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.
Tucked-away park with a rustic hiking trail to Biscayne Bay for views, fishing & boating.
What runners say about R Hardy Matheson County Preserve
“Beautiful walk near mangroves and wildlife unfortunately the place is full of garbage left behind by mainly fishermen.”
Anazing little hidden trail that takes all the way out to the ocean. You can spot some manatees too if you're lucky.
This is a beautiful park. I've been coming here for years. There's opportunity for minor hiking and cycling. You can also go kayaking in the bay or swimming in the atoll beach area. They have a marina where you can store or launch your boat.
Beautiful trail and a beautiful creek to paddling with a kayak or a paddleboard.
Beautiful walk near mangroves and wildlife unfortunately the place is full of garbage left behind by mainly fishermen. No garbage cans in the area so it's not a surprise.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful walk near mangroves and wildlife unfortunately the place is full of garbage left behind by mainly fishermen.”
Plan your run at R Hardy Matheson County Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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