Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
Florida
Bamboos
4.0 mi
Distance
266 ft
Gain
1h 23m
Time
No verdict for this trail
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Big Cypress National Preserve
National Park unit boundary is mapped — agency alerts for it 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.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Here's your day, mapped
Bamboos
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
Meals
Gear for the day
Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 266 ft
- Elevation loss
- 266 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Bamboos Trail is a scenic 3.97-mile out-and-back hike through one of Florida's unique natural areas. This trail showcases the distinctive bamboo groves and subtropical vegetation characteristic of the region, offering hikers an immersive experience in Florida's diverse ecosystems. The relatively short distance and gentle terrain make it an accessible option for hikers of various skill levels.
Add to a trip & share
Keep exploring — more trails worth the drive
Land H Trail
~2 min drive
Easy 1.44-mile out-and-back trail perfect for a quick Florida nature walk.
Mud Lake
~2 min drive
7.55-mile out-and-back wetland hike to Mud Lake in Florida.
Mud Lake Bypass
~6 min drive
Easy 1.17-mile out-and-back wetland walk near Mud Lake.
Burns Lake North
~7 min drive
Flat out-and-back trail around Burns Lake in central Florida.
Stump Camp Trail
~9 min drive
Easy 3.13-mile out-and-back forest walk through Florida's natural landscape.
Boot Hill West
~10 min drive
5.52-mile out-and-back Florida trail with steady terrain.
Windmill Tram
~11 min drive
Easy 3.17-mile out-and-back trail through Florida's natural landscape.
Monument Bypass
~11 min drive
Easy 3.38-mile out-and-back trail through Florida's natural landscape.
Poppenhager
~11 min drive
A 3.65-mile out-and-back trail through central Florida's natural areas.
Monument
~12 min drive
10-mile out-and-back woodland trail in Monument, Florida.