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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve North
4 ★★★★☆ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Myers, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve North'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 Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve North
“Beautiful short peaceful walk that is great to come during rainy seasons.”
“Theres plenty of shade and educational signs to guide you through the plentiful wildlife.”
The red trail is quite nice, just make sure you pay attention to the trail makers or you could miss some turns. The yellow trail isn’t bad but really is more of an equestrian trail than hiking trail.
Shaded trail, mostly. Very large area. Its dry at the moment. No water for gators but I did come across some wild hogs.
First time, I actually ended up off trail and had to backtrack to pick it up. I think I was distracted by beautiful fox squirrel and missed the turn. Beautiful Park, I saw half, will go back to finish. It was hot and dry when I was there.
Beautiful short peaceful walk that is great to come during rainy seasons. Theres plenty of shade and educational signs to guide you through the plentiful wildlife.
Trail conditions & character
“Theres plenty of shade and educational signs to guide you through the plentiful wildlife.”
“2 mile walk is on a boardwalk, as during a wet season this is a slough.”
Plan your run at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve North
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- Websiteleegov.com
- Phone+1 239-321-7530
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