Florida · Hiking

Karst Circle

1.4 mi
loop
10 ft
climb
24 ft
high point
Loop
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Karst Circle is an easy, short loop hike of about 1.4 miles in Florida, set in a cluster of trails near Wakulla Gardens, about 1.4 miles away. The route rises only about 10 feet, and its high point is about 24 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.87 miles, a grade of roughly 3 percent. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable conditions. At a nearby weather station in Tallahassee, typical averages run from highs around 81°F in April to about 83°F in October, with fewer wet days than the summer months. The Saddletree Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Sally Ward Trail is about 3.8 miles off. The Florida Trail lies about 5 miles away, and the Gum Swamp Trail is about 8.7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Karst Circle

    Best months: October–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

      64° / 38°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      68° / 41°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      74° / 46°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      81° / 53°

      7 wet

    5. May

      88° / 62°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      92° / 70°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      93° / 73°

      16 wet

    8. Aug

      92° / 72°

      15 wet

    9. Sep

      90° / 69°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      83° / 57°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      73° / 46°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      66° / 41°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tallahassee Ap, FL, 14.8 mi away at 55 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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