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Seven Wetlands (Se7en Wetlands)

4.6 ★★★★★ 101 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakeland, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
Tree cover
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Confirmed from Seven Wetlands (Se7en Wetlands)'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.

ShadedDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingMile markersQuiet

Park featuring hiking and mountain biking trails, disc golf, and picnic tables.

What runners say about Seven Wetlands (Se7en Wetlands)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (101 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Fine place to walk (well-maintained, open, and safe) but not too much to see and no shade.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“First time here and it is a beautiful area with lots of different trails available go explore.”

🌳 shaded & cool 9 mentions

“Fine place to walk (well-maintained, open, and safe) but not too much to see and no shade.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“We hiked 4 miles of the red trail - well marked at most decision points - but not all.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Lots of peaceful walking to be done here.”

Walked literally thousands of miles here since the opening. Few people and lots of wildlife. And no ,dogs are not allowed.

★★★★★ — J , May 2025

Bring a hat and plenty of water. No shade except small covered seating areas.

★★★★☆ — Kyle , Aug 2024

Uncrowded park with mountain bike and hiking trails and disc golf. We hiked 4 miles of the red trail - well marked at most decision points - but not all. Be prepared for no shade/water on this hike.

★★★★☆ — Mea , Mar 2023

Pretty enjoyable walk. One route is a bit boring, but the other is scenic.

★★★★☆ — Kash , Feb 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 101 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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 9 mentions

“Fine place to walk (well-maintained, open, and safe) but not too much to see and no shade.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Uncrowded park with mountain bike and hiking trails and disc golf.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“There were clean, handicap accessible bathrooms in the parking lot.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Note: leave pets at home - dogs are not allowed on the trails.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“There were clean, handicap accessible bathrooms in the parking lot.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“We hiked 4 miles of the red trail - well marked at most decision points - but not all.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“🥵) Bathrooms & water fountains located at beginning of trails.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“There were clean, handicap accessible bathrooms in the parking lot.”

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Plan your run at Seven Wetlands (Se7en Wetlands)

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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitelakelandgov.net
  • Phone(863) 834-7386
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

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 Seven Wetlands (Se7en Wetlands)

500 W Carter Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813

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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.