Florida · Hiking

Richloam South Loop Trail

7.6 mi
one way
10 ft
climb
81 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Oct–Apr
best months

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Richloam South Loop Trail is a 7.6-mile point-to-point hike in Florida, about 2 miles from the community of Dutton Still. The trail is rated moderate, and the climb is minimal, with a total elevation gain of 10 feet. The route rises to a high point of 81 feet and drops to a low of 68 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 4 miles in, where the grade reaches 5%. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late fall through spring. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Saint Leo show November highs around 77°F with lows near 57°F and only about six wet days. Summer is hotter and wetter, with highs near 90°F and 17 wet days in July and August. For a change of pace, the Little Withlacoochee River, a canoeing route, lies about 6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Richloam South Loop 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

      70° / 49°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      73° / 52°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      77° / 55°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      83° / 60°

      6 wet

    5. May

      88° / 66°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 71°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 73°

      17 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 73°

      17 wet

    9. Sep

      88° / 71°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      83° / 65°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      77° / 57°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      72° / 52°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Saint Leo, FL, 11.6 mi away at 190 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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