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Triple Creek Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Running trail in Riverview, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Triple Creek 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.
Nature preserve offering a hiking trail that's 2.7 miles long and known for its scenery.
What runners say about Triple Creek Nature Preserve
“One drawback is hearing the firing guns at the nearby shooting range, the shots pierced the silence of what would have been a beautiful silent retreat and peaceful hike.”
“Lots of shady areas to walk and there are some long stretches with no shade so be prepared.”
“The trails are very well marked and wide so there's no worrying about going off trail.”
I went to Triple Creek nature preserve today with my daughter. We only did the red loop but it was fun. The trail is well marked, some parts are shady & some parts are sunny. There is a tiny creek you have to cross & one small tree to step over but the rest is fairly flat, grassy, or sandy.
Enjoyed our afternoon walk here; would visit again, but not during mosquito season... Trail notes: Winding loop trail starts in an open prairie and moves into rows of tall pines, oak hammock, and scrub.
My favorite moment at Triple Creek Preserve was finding river otter footprints along the white sandy banks of one of the creeks. Clear water flowed through the shallow bed, quietly babbling like a small brook. That moment alone made the visit special for me.
Had fun walking with my dog through this trail. I believe we saw two of the Florida Black bears and 3 deers. There were also lots of birds and some butterflies. Beautiful place the only thing was as you are going along the red trail, in the direction of the newer houses to the yellow trail, a bit passed that yellow…
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of shady areas to walk and there are some long stretches with no shade so be prepared.”
“One drawback is hearing the firing guns at the nearby shooting range, the shots pierced the silence of what would have been a beautiful silent retreat and peaceful hike.”
“Trail notes: Winding loop trail starts in an open prairie and moves into rows of tall pines, oak hammock, and scrub.”
“The trails are very well marked and wide so there's no worrying about going off trail.”
“There are no bathrooms but there are a few picnic tables at the entrance of the preserve.”
Plan your run at Triple Creek Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitehillsboroughcounty.org
- Phone(813) 672-7876
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–4 PM |
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