The Yearling Trail

Florida

Florida

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6.5 mi

Distance

211 ft

Gain

2h 15m

Time

No verdict for this trail

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What we do know

  • Inside National Forests in Florida

    2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.

    Boundary data

What's missing

  • No access route mapped

    We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.

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Why you'll love it

Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
6.5 mi
Elevation gain
211 ft
Elevation loss
211 ft
Highest point
84 ft
Lowest point
47 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
Not allowed
Surface
Natural
Accessibility
Not an accessible trail (Forest Service accessibility status)

Source for bikes, surface, accessibility: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

The Yearling Trail is a scenic 6.5-mile out-and-back hike through the natural landscapes of Florida. This trail offers hikers an opportunity to experience the state's diverse ecosystems, with potential views of wildlife and native vegetation typical of the region. The out-and-back route allows you to explore at your own pace and turn back whenever you choose.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
84 ft
Steepest stretch
4% grade around mile 2.6 on the way out
Length (round trip)
6.5 mi
Shape
Out and back

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Source: USFS EDW boundaries

Conditions

Active alerts for National Forests in Florida as of Oct 10, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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