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River Lakes Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 275 Google reviews · Running trail in Rockledge, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from River Lakes 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.
Wetland area & wildlife habitat popular for bird-watching, fishing, boating, hiking & picnicking.
What runners say about River Lakes Conservation Area
“5 miles, there was a beautiful shaded area to have a picnic.”
“The majority of the hike is on access roads with no shade, but the last bit to the River is shaded and lovely.”
“Quiet out-of-the-way place to take your dog for a walk or just find some solitude.”
Pretty area by the St. Johns River. Managed by SJRWMD and accessible to the public. The majority of the hike is on access roads with no shade, but the last bit to the River is shaded and lovely. There is a day use pavillion once you reach the River. 6 miles or more round trip.
Quiet out-of-the-way place to take your dog for a walk or just find some solitude. There is a parking area and dogs must be on a leash.
Nice place for a long nature walk. We also heard some shooting along the way. It is a wildlife management area, so be aware of that during hunting season. Seasons are posted at the parking lot.
Great are to go for hikes. The grass can get high and it is wild, so insects can get out of hand. Wear routes shoes, bug spray, sun screen, hat and sun glasses. Enjoy
Trail conditions & character
“5 miles, there was a beautiful shaded area to have a picnic.”
“Quiet out-of-the-way place to take your dog for a walk or just find some solitude.”
“There is a parking area and dogs must be on a leash.”
“The majority of the hike is on access roads with no shade, but the last bit to the River is shaded and lovely.”
“Quiet out-of-the-way place to take your dog for a walk or just find some solitude.”
Plan your run at River Lakes 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesjrwmd.com
- Phone(386) 329-4404
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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