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Ulumay Sanctuary Hiking Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Merritt Island, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Ulumay Sanctuary Hiking Trail'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.
What runners say about Ulumay Sanctuary Hiking Trail
Short, flat trail to an elevated observation platform. Fishing pier. this is a nice place if you’re in the area, but I hesitate to call it a hiking trail. it’s a single vehicle unpaved road on top of an earthen dike bordering a mosquito control impoundment area.
Old Florida nature preserve. See birds and wildlife. Easy trail. Peaceful walking. I recommend this preserve to get away and enjoy nature as it used to be. 🤗😊😃
Is so peaceful except sometimes one can hear small planes. I only took the left path, 2.6 round but I saw a baby Heron , an Osprey, 2 bunnies and 2 Sandhill Cranes. A place to be alone with your thoughts or your out of tune singing! Nobody there. I got passed by one bike that never came back.
Nice little nature trail. Well maintained, they had the brush trimmed back and the roadway mowed. Bonus, some good fishing spots too!!
Trail conditions & character
“A pier overlooking both sides of the river provided some glam view of shoreline mansions and a lovely breeze in sync with the current's flow.”
Plan your run at Ulumay Sanctuary Hiking Trail
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.
- Websitebrevardfl.gov
- Phone+1 800-955-8771
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