Florida · Hiking

Myakka Hiking Trail

32.6 mi
one way
20 ft
climb
43 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Myakka Hiking Trail is a 32.6-mile point-to-point route in Myakka River State Park in Florida, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is rated easy, with an elevation gain of 20 feet, and it runs from a low point of 15 feet to a high of 43 feet. Bikes and horses are not allowed. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically the cooler part of the year. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 74°F with lows near 50°F, while summer brings highs in the low 90s and rain on about 15 to 18 days a month from June through September. Bee Island Crosstrail lies about 1.4 miles away, and William S Boylston Nature Trail is about 4.5 miles off. Myakka State Park Boulder, a climbing area, is about 5.1 miles away, and paddlers can head to Big Slough, about 9.7 miles away.

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