Florida · Hiking

Sink Hole Trail

0.5 mi
loop
19 ft
high point
Loop
route
Easy
difficulty
Oct–Apr
best months

Sink Hole Trail is a short, easy hike in Manatee Springs State Park in Florida, about 2.3 miles from the town of Yellow Jacket. The trail is managed by State Park and Recreation and covers about half a mile, with no elevation gain. It is a low-effort outing, and the route is nearly flat, with the highest point at 19 feet and the lowest at 9 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show March highs around 75°F and November highs around 74°F, while summer brings highs near 89°F and the most wet days of the year. For a longer walk, North End Nature Walk lies about 1.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Sink Hole 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° / 44°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      70° / 47°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      75° / 51°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      80° / 57°

      6 wet

    5. May

      86° / 63°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 70°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 72°

      16 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 72°

      16 wet

    9. Sep

      87° / 70°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      81° / 62°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      74° / 52°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      68° / 47°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Usher Twr, FL, 10.8 mi away at 33 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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