Florida · Hiking

Mud Lake

7.6 mi
round trip
130 ft
climb
13 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Nov–Mar
best months

Is Mud Lake open right now?

No closures listed

The National Park Service lists no closures for Big Cypress National Preserve.

As of · Source: NPS · Big Cypress National Preserve. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Mud Lake is a moderate out-and-back hike in Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida, managed by the National Park Service. The route is about 15 miles long, with a start and end elevation of about 12 feet. The trail is flat, with no elevation gain, so the challenge comes from the distance rather than the climb. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically the cooler, drier part of the year. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Everglades City show January highs around 77°F with lows near 53°F and only about five wet days. Summer is hotter and wetter, with highs near 93°F and about 17 wet days in July and August. There is no fee to hike Mud Lake. The closest trails are Bamboos, about a mile away, and the Concho Billie Trail, about 2 miles off. Stump Camp Trail and Boot Hill West are both within about 5 miles.

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