Florida · Hiking

Long Branch Trail

1.5 mi
loop
22 ft
climb
113 ft
high point
Loop
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Long Branch Trail is a short, easy loop in Big Shoals State Park in Florida, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is about 1.5 miles long, with a low point of 77 feet and a high of 113 feet, so the climb is gentle, rising about 22 feet over the course of the loop. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.87 miles in, with a grade of about 6 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in White Springs show March highs around 75°F and October highs around 82°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. Southeast 88th Trail lies about 2 miles away. The Green Horse Trail, Yellow Horse Trail and Red Horse Trail are all within roughly 8 miles.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Long Branch 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

      66° / 42°

    2. Feb

      69° / 45°

    3. Mar

      75° / 50°

    4. Apr

      81° / 56°

    5. May

      87° / 63°

    6. Jun

      91° / 70°

    7. Jul

      93° / 72°

    8. Aug

      92° / 72°

    9. Sep

      89° / 69°

    10. Oct

      82° / 60°

    11. Nov

      74° / 50°

    12. Dec

      68° / 45°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at White Springs 7n, FL, 8.3 mi away at 132 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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