Eastern Continental Trail

The Eastern Continental Trail is a 7.8-mile point-to-point hike in Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida, managed by the National Park Service. It is an easy route with no elevation gain, and the trail runs nearly flat, with a total loss of about 54 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.6 miles in, with a grade of about 2 percent. The trail is open to both bikes and horses, and it is not wheelchair accessible. The weather station at CDU Oasis, about 0.1 mile away, sits at the same elevation as the trail and records typical averages that make winter the most comfortable time to go. January highs average around 78°F with lows near 55°F and only about seven wet days, while summer brings highs in the low 90s and rain on roughly 17 to 19 days a month. CDU Oasis is right next door, and Fennell Camp lies about 3 miles away. Monroe North and Monroe South are each about 4 miles off, and the Florida National Scenic Trail - Southern Region is about 6 miles away.