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Vilano Beach Nature Boardwalk
4.5 ★★★★★ 136 Google reviews · Running trail in St. Augustine, Florida · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Vilano Beach Nature Boardwalk'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 Vilano Beach Nature Boardwalk
“It’s so beautiful and there’s moments of shade when you’re under the bridge!”
“Enjoy the beautiful art along the way and try to spot wildlife in this peaceful area.”
I love walking here! It’s so beautiful and there’s moments of shade when you’re under the bridge! Enjoy the beautiful art along the way and try to spot wildlife in this peaceful area.
Perfect morning to be out on the Boardwalk with lots of visitors and returning fishermen. The Bird at the entrance has a wonderful backstory too
Took a little walk here, it did not disappoint. Just a marshy area under the bridge, but it was a nice area. Quiet, except for the cars overhead.
Scenic views wildlife abundant, this over water walk is short and sweet! Watch this full video on my YouTube channel named Ancient Carbon Maps.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s so beautiful and there’s moments of shade when you’re under the bridge!”
“Perfect morning to be out on the Boardwalk with lots of visitors and returning fishermen.”
“Enjoy the beautiful art along the way and try to spot wildlife in this peaceful area.”
Plan your run at Vilano Beach Nature Boardwalk
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near St. Augustine
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
