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Turkey Creek Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Running trail in Gainesville, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Turkey Creek 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.
Peaceful nature preserve featuring maintained trails for walking and biking, plus wildlife sightings.
What runners say about Turkey Creek Preserve
“It has ample parking and well maintained trails traversing hardwood hammocks and upland pine.”
“Beautiful new park that just opened March, 2021.”
“Well marked trails and a variety of woods.”
“Quiet with no sounds of traffic except for the occasional plane overhead.”
This place has trails for all types and an abundance of sights to see along the way. The trails are bike friendly with the exception of the Turkey Creek Loop.
Beautiful new park that just opened March, 2021. Trails are well marked. There are two entrances. The main entrance on 93rd Avenue, and a pedestrian entrance at 10182 NW 59th Terrace. There is no parking on 59th Terrace.
Beautiful trail for a cool morning morning. Didn’t see much wild life but it was very quiet and pleasant. Dry, but colorful.
Very nice preserve with numerous trails. Quiet with no sounds of traffic except for the occasional plane overhead. Mostly flat but has a number of inclines.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful new park that just opened March, 2021.”
“It has ample parking and well maintained trails traversing hardwood hammocks and upland pine.”
“Quiet with no sounds of traffic except for the occasional plane overhead.”
“The trails are bike friendly with the exception of the Turkey Creek Loop.”
Plan your run at Turkey Creek Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance5 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitealachuacounty.us
- Phone+1 352-264-6847
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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