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Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,355 Google reviews · Running trail in Orlando, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve'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.
County park with a butterfly garden, interpretive trails & nature center with educational programs.
What runners say about Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve
“The trails are well-maintained and easy to follow, and there’s a nice variety of wildlife and plants to see along the way.”
“My son and I just got back from this Preserve and I have to say, it was gorgeous.”
“Not far from downtown Orlando, the trails are shaded and well-marked—pleasant and peaceful… 04/20”
“The trails are well-maintained and easy to follow, and there’s a nice variety of wildlife and plants to see along the way.”
“Not far from downtown Orlando, the trails are shaded and well-marked—pleasant and peaceful… 04/20”
I recently visited Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve, and it was a peaceful and enjoyable experience. The trails are well-maintained and easy to follow, and there’s a nice variety of wildlife and plants to see along the way. I liked taking a slow walk through the shaded paths and just enjoying the quiet.
This is a great local park. It’s close enough to get to quickly, but big enough to get you away from most of the hectic city life. There are a limited number of trails, but very diverse in the vegetation you’ll experience - pines, palms, cypress and other plants.
Came here with my 4 year old for a break from all the Orlando crowds, and we had a great time! The trails are all very wide and flat and easy for a 4 year old to walk without getting tired. He also had a great time in and was very engaged by the education center, which had many buttons to push and things to learn.
Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve is a beautiful place to unplug and de-stress. The preserve offers several well-marked hiking loops of varying difficulty, with a nice mix of terrain - dirt trails (likely muddy after rain), sand, grassy paths, and scenic boardwalks.
Trail conditions & character
“My son and I just got back from this Preserve and I have to say, it was gorgeous.”
“Not far from downtown Orlando, the trails are shaded and well-marked—pleasant and peaceful… 04/20”
“Not far from downtown Orlando, the trails are shaded and well-marked—pleasant and peaceful… 04/20”
“The visitor center is impressive, with thoughtful interpretive exhibits and clean restrooms.”
“Not far from downtown Orlando, the trails are shaded and well-marked—pleasant and peaceful… 04/20”
“Very rooty so come in good shoes, parts are muddy and mucky.”
“The trails are all very wide and flat and easy for a 4 year old to walk without getting tired.”
Plan your run at Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteocfl.net
- Phone(407) 254-1940
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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