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Seminole Wekiva Trail - Jones Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 255 Google reviews · Running trail in Longwood, Florida · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Seminole Wekiva Trail - Jones Trailhead'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.

PavedOpen 24hShadedScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Paved biking and hiking trail with a tool station and a water fountain.

What runners say about Seminole Wekiva Trail - Jones Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (255 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“The trail offers beautiful scenery and a peaceful walk, perfect for clearing your mind.”

🏃 great for running 3 mentions

“Plenty of places for parking, great place to go bike riding, Jogging and long walks.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“A lot of shade,sun,and very cool paintings on the fence in select places.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“The trail offers beautiful scenery and a peaceful walk, perfect for clearing your mind.”

The most accessible and natural trail in the area. Bike fixing materials are available to public in the trailhead

★★★★★ — Burak , Feb 2022

Great trail for running, biking and walking both alone or with family or friends. Nicely maintained as well!

★★★★★ — John , Apr 2020

Such a beautiful trail. Perfect for biking or walking/running. Scenic with woodsy trail. There is parking for 10+ cars, benches along the trail to sit and reflect. The people you run into are extremely kind and friendly. There are hand painted murals along a portion of the trail that am artist painted along a fence..

★★★★★ — Cara , Sep 2019

Seminole Wekiva Trail – Jones Trailhead 🌳🚴‍♂️🐕 “Absolutely loved my visit! The trail offers beautiful scenery and a peaceful walk, perfect for clearing your mind. Friendly people make the experience even better, and the water fountains for both humans and dogs are a great touch.

★★★★★ — David , Sep 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 255 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 9 mentions

“The trail offers beautiful scenery and a peaceful walk, perfect for clearing your mind.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“Only downside is no restroom and it's a smallish parking lot that fills on wknd mornings.”

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🚰 Water fountains 5 mentions

“Friendly people make the experience even better, and the water fountains for both humans and dogs are a great touch.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“A lot of shade,sun,and very cool paintings on the fence in select places.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Only downside is no restroom and it's a smallish parking lot that fills on wknd mornings.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“The trail offers beautiful scenery and a peaceful walk, perfect for clearing your mind.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Seminole Wekiva Trail - Jones Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteseminolecountyfl.gov
  • Phone(407) 665-2001
  • Social Instagram · 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

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 Seminole Wekiva Trail - Jones Trailhead

2993 Markham Woods Rd, Longwood, FL 32779

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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.