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West Matheson Hammock Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Coral Gables, Florida · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from West Matheson Hammock Park'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 West Matheson Hammock Park
“This is a beautiful and tranquil park for a nice family outing to enjoy the nature trails.”
West Matheson Hammock Park is approximately 109-acre portion of Matheson Hammock Park with almost 90% designated as a natural habitat for wildlife and conservation land. This park is one of the very few hiking trails in South Florida.
A trail of divine beauty, which connects you to the Thoreau nature and solitude which you must enter with honor and respect in order for the forest to yield you the invitation to stay and enjoy its majestic quarters
Beautiful place for a nice family outing.. nature trails, beach, Red Fish restaurant and a food truck.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful and tranquil park for a nice family outing to enjoy the nature trails.”
Plan your run at West Matheson Hammock Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 |
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