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Sabal Bluff Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Leesburg, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Sabal Bluff 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.

ScenicStroller / ADAQuiet

What runners say about Sabal Bluff Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (32 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“2023, Beautiful preserves with a few different paths.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Beautiful, peaceful place.”

I love this little park! We got some takeout from 5 Star Seafood and wanted somewhere nice to eat. We found a picnic table a little ways in. It was pretty beat up but still entirely serviceable. There was a wonderful view of the lake with some nice benches further on. There are a few large mowed areas.

★★★★★ — Remy , Nov 2022

Sable bluff preserve is a great place for hiking and enjoying natural wildlife. It has many well groomed trails and a few open spaces for children to run and play. Please take note that pets are not allowed in Sable Bluff preserve .

★★★★★ — Robert , Jul 2023

Started hiking here years ago . Great place to unwind at the end of the day. Take in some scenery and enjoy nature. Gopher tortoise , birds , and butterflies are just a few of the creatures who call Sabal Bluff home

★★★★★ — Micheal , Aug 2025

Pleasant trails and a variety of native and introduced plants. I love this Water Authority property.

★★★★★ — Pam , Aug 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 32 reviews →

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 5 mentions

“There was a wonderful view of the lake with some nice benches further on.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Beautiful, peaceful place.”

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Plan your run at Sabal Bluff Preserve

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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitelake.wateratlas.usf.edu

Hours

Monday 7 am–8 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8 pm
Thursday 7 am–8 pm
Friday 7 am–8 pm
Saturday 7 am–8 pm
Sunday 7 am–8 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Sabal Bluff Preserve

1201-1257 Leesburg Mobile Rd, Leesburg, FL 34788

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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.