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Timberlake Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Walton Beach, Florida · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Timberlake Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

ScenicDog-friendly

What runners say about Timberlake Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (29 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful trail tucked away behind the city of Fort Walton Beach.”

I love this place, but more and more people are not picking up after their dogs. it seems every other time I end up running over landmines, or see people's bagged landmines scattered about. loved it when there wasn't as many people coming here. please be responsible and pick up after yourself and your dogs.

★★★★★ — Daniel , Dec 2021

Beautiful trail tucked away behind the city of Fort Walton Beach. Close to home, yet far enough away traffic noise can’t be heard. Pet friendly on a leash & a wonderful place to let your kids explore.

★★★★★ — J , Jan 2024

World class mt bike trails , I’ve been dozens of times and still find new places each visit. Can be very technical with some serious drops.

★★★★★ — David , Sep 2021

a awesome hiking spot went 20 miles here lots of trails and places to see, remember to get a permit.

★★★★★ — Sky , Sep 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 29 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“I love this place, but more and more people are not picking up after their dogs.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful trail tucked away behind the city of Fort Walton Beach.”

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Plan your run at Timberlake Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Where to find Timberlake Trailhead

Timberlake Road, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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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.