Florida · Hiking

Red Trail

1.9 mi
loop
10 ft
climb
127 ft
high point
Loop
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Red Trail is an easy, flat loop of about 1.9 miles on city land within the Balm-Boyette Scrub in Florida. The trail rises only about 10 feet over its length, from roughly 120 feet to 127 feet, and the climb profile is nearly flat, so it works well for a short outing or as a warm-up before a longer walk. The most comfortable months for a visit are winter and early spring. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 72°F with lows near 51°F and about seven wet days, while July and August average highs near 91°F and rain on about 17 days each month. The trail is short, and the estimated time is about half an hour. Because it is a loop, you can start and finish at the same point. Bikes and horses are not allowed on this trail. Nearby, Blue Loop is about 5 miles away and North (Red) Loop about 5.3 miles. Alafia River State Park Trail lies roughly 6.5 miles off, and paddlers can head to the Alafia River, about 8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Red 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

      72° / 51°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      75° / 53°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      78° / 57°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      83° / 62°

      6 wet

    5. May

      88° / 67°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      90° / 72°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 73°

      17 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 74°

      17 wet

    9. Sep

      90° / 73°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      85° / 67°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      79° / 58°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      74° / 54°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tampa Bay Area Wfo, FL, 10.7 mi away at 40 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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