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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.
What runners say about Sabal Bluff Preserve
“2023, Beautiful preserves with a few different paths.”
“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.
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 .
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
Pleasant trails and a variety of native and introduced plants. I love this Water Authority property.
Trail conditions & character
“There was a wonderful view of the lake with some nice benches further on.”
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 |
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