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Sand Hill Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Malabar, Florida · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Sand Hill Trail Head'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.
Hiking and biking trails through a conservation area offering a public restroom.
What runners say about Sand Hill Trail Head
“Well maintained MTB trail system with a decently long loop for beginner/intermediate riders.”
Great bicycle trail,it starts by the church. beginning of the trail through the trees but most of the trail under the sun,so get your sunscreen on . It is asphalt paved .you can see a lot of tortoise around .great quiet place ,only few people around.we went in mid morning around 9.
Great trails, if you go off the pavement make sure you have plenty of time to find your way out. It took us about 2 hours to find our way out. There was a couple dead ends that we ran into on the way out. If your on a time limit stay on the pavement. Great spot for walking with a stroller if you stay on the pavement.
Very nice beginner to intermediate mountain bike trails. Nice Florida single track. There are some palmetto root sections mixed in as well as some sugar sand. A few bridges, logs, and log piles to cross but nothing too crazy. Well maintained and a lot of fun.
Malabar Trail Head #1 is a great trail head with a water hose facility for washing your bike if part of the trail is muddy. Two days after a rainy day the trail seem to be 90% dry. This a gnarly trail with mostly by-passable roots.
Trail conditions & character
“Malabar Trail Head #1 is a great trail head with a water hose facility for washing your bike if part of the trail is muddy.”
“Nice place for a walk either on paved trail or you can veer off onto many paths into the scrub.”
“Stepping into the Sand Hill Trailhead feels like crossing the threshold into a realm steeped in natural magic.”
“Stepping into the Sand Hill Trailhead feels like crossing the threshold into a realm steeped in natural magic.”
Plan your run at Sand Hill Trail Head
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitetownofmalabar.org
- Phone(321) 727-7764
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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