Florida · Hiking

East Residence Road

East Residence RoadPhoto: DaltonGarrison, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.4 mi
round trip
74 ft
climb
137 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Nov–Apr
best months

East Residence Road is an easy out-and-back hike in Florida, about 5 miles from the town of Sebring. The route is roughly 2.7 miles long, with a total climb of about 74 feet and a total descent of the same, so it's a flat walk with almost no change in elevation. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically the cooler part of the year. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 73°F with lows near 49°F, while summer brings highs in the low 90s and rain on about half the days in July and August. The Highlands Hammock State Park Trail lies just 0.2 miles away, making it an easy addition to the walk.

  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit East Residence Road

    Best months: November–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      73° / 49°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      76° / 52°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      80° / 55°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      85° / 61°

      6 wet

    5. May

      89° / 66°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      91° / 71°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 73°

      16 wet

    8. Aug

      92° / 73°

      16 wet

    9. Sep

      90° / 72°

      14 wet

    10. Oct

      86° / 66°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      80° / 58°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      75° / 53°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Avon Park 2 W, FL, 8.6 mi away at 154 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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