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Great trail - completed the clermont tri on this one. Great for biking running, but can get a little crowded during peak hours

The Clermont Clay Loop, also known as the Clermont Clay Trail, is a famous running loop of about 10 miles on quiet, clay-surfaced roads — thus the name. The loop has some rolling hills and some nice views, including over Lake Louisa State Park in the near distance to the west.

This overlook offers gorgeous views over Clay Island and Lake Apopka. But just as important for runners, it offers some nice switchbacks to prolong your suffering — excuse me, training time — as you toil back up the hill or, heaven forbid, do a few laps.

Clay Island Observation Tower is one of four observation towers in the Lake Apopka Restoration Area. Climb up and see what kind of wildlife is visible. There is also a map and some park information at the bottom of the tower.

All told, this National Scenic Recreation Trail runs a little more than 29 miles, with endpoints in Mabel to the north and Polk City to the south. It's paved, remarkably straight, and runs through the Green Swamp, which is the headwaters for some of Florida's favorite paddling waters. If you need to log some long-distance miles, this is a good spot to do it.

You can use this stretch of trail as its own short run, or add it on to create a loop with the nature trail.

This trail is well-maintained and has a lot of shade, so it's a great choice for running. There are some muddy spots, but they're usually bridged by boardwalks. If you're feeling peppy, you can turn this into a loop by running the shoulder of an access road and from there, on to the park exercise trail.

Lake Louisa State Park has a couple small lakes, like Bear Lake. This peaceful lake offers camping and has some multi-use trails that encircle it.