Florida · Hiking

Lake Munson Slough Trail

1.42-mile out-and-back hike along Lake Munson Slough in Florida.

Lake Munson Slough TrailPhoto: U.S. Geological Survey, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
1.4 mi
round trip
144 ft
climb
40 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Lake Munson Slough Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in National Forests in Florida. It doesn't name Lake Munson Slough Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · National Forests in Florida. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Lake Munson Slough Trail

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° / 41°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    68° / 43°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    74° / 49°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    80° / 54°

    7 wet

  5. May

    87° / 63°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    91° / 71°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    92° / 73°

    16 wet

  8. Aug

    92° / 73°

    15 wet

  9. Sep

    89° / 70°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    82° / 59°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    72° / 48°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    66° / 43°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tallahassee, FL, 1.7 mi away at 63 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Lake Munson Slough Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike of about 2.8 miles in the Wakulla Ranger District of the National Forests in Florida. The trail runs low and flat, with only about 10 feet of elevation gain from the low point at 26 feet to the high point at 40 feet. The steepest stretch is about a mile in, with a 5% grade. The most comfortable time to visit is spring or fall. Typical averages from the nearby Tallahassee weather station show March highs around 74°F and October highs around 82°F, while summer brings highs near 92°F and the most wet days. The closest neighbors are the Tall Pine hike about 2.6 miles away and the Paper Cup Trail at about 2.7 miles. Broken Glass Bridge, a climbing area, is about 2.7 miles off, and the West Connector is about 2.9 miles away.