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Wildcat Cove Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 55 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Pierce, Florida · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Wildcat Cove 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.
Bike-friendly, dog-friendly location featuring trails for walks and paddling on the mangrove-lined waterfront.
What runners say about Wildcat Cove Preserve
“Beautiful little park on the water.”
“Wear a lot of mosquito spray and be aware there is not a lot of shade.”
“Nice for hiking, biking, fishing and is dog friendly.”
Dog friendly: yes Bring your own water. Two mile loop trail is like a service road between the mangroves. It is flat and wide. There are one or two places where you can see out to the water. There are two benches. There is a pier where you can look out over the water. Parking is free with your state park pass.
I'm always looking for new places to hike and also fish. This is definitely on the top of my list. Also, it's near Jack island - also another great hiking/biking trail.
Our favorite walk/run loop with my sheepdog. Wear a lot of mosquito spray and be aware there is not a lot of shade. Always interesting birds and crabs! Pretty sure we saw a river otter make his way back into the water this morning from the trail up ahead.
Fairly level, wide, sandy trail. Little shade or breeze. Lots of crabs. Use insect repellant. Mosquitos are plenty. Bring water for this 3.1 mile trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice for hiking, biking, fishing and is dog friendly.”
“Wear a lot of mosquito spray and be aware there is not a lot of shade.”
“Two mile loop trail is like a service road between the mangroves.”
Plan your run at Wildcat Cove Preserve
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 772-462-1692
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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