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SWA Greenway Trail System South Entrance

4.6 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in West Palm Beach, Florida · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from SWA Greenway Trail System South Entrance'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.

Crushed gravelScenic

Gravel-bike-friendly area with long paths and shorter trails for spotting gators, birds and other wildlife.

What runners say about SWA Greenway Trail System South Entrance

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (28 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“This gorgeous and very expansive natura area is a place you can spend hours of your time observing wildlife, waterscapes and different types of greenery.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“If you like to walk and just get out of the house without Shopping or restaurants , this is a great place to run or walk .”

Love going on walks here to observe the nature. Some of the trails get pretty close to the water so I always feel the need to be on high alert of my surroundings. Have had some incredible views of alligators, and I recommend some binoculars to see them from a safe distance!

★★★★☆ — Seth , Apr 2021

This gorgeous and very expansive natura area is a place you can spend hours of your time observing wildlife, waterscapes and different types of greenery. There's a long path where many people bike. Several different short trails which all connect to the longer path.

★★★★★ — Mark , Mar 2019

Great place to see BIG GATORS close up and personal ....All along the Path towards the waste treatment plant then to the Ibis colony. Be alert and don't be stupid.

★★★★☆ — Jack , Jan 2016

The trails are wonderful to hike or ride. Tons of wildlife. I've seen bobcats, deer, otters, raccoons, alligators and every wading bird including rosette spoonbills.

★★★★★ — Mark , Nov 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 28 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 5 mentions

“This gorgeous and very expansive natura area is a place you can spend hours of your time observing wildlife, waterscapes and different types of greenery.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“Great place for nature walks and gravel bike riding.”

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Plan your run at SWA Greenway Trail System South Entrance

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • 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.
  • Websiteswa.org
  • Phone+1 561-640-4000

Hours

Monday 6 am–6:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–6:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–6:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–6:30 pm
Friday 6 am–6:30 pm
Saturday 6 am–6:30 pm
Sunday 6 am–6:30 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 SWA Greenway Trail System South Entrance

6600 45th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33412

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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.