Florida · Hiking

Three Lakes Wma North Loop

5.5 mi
loop
20 ft
climb
69 ft
high point
Loop
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Three Lakes WMA North Loop is a 5.5-mile loop hike in Florida's Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. The route is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of about 20 feet, so it's a low-key walk rather than a climb. The loop stays nearly flat, with the steepest stretch at about 0.16 miles in, where the grade reaches 4%. The high and low points on the route sit at 69 and 55 feet, so the trail is almost level from start to finish. For comfortable weather, aim for winter and early spring. Typical averages from the nearby Kenansville weather station run from highs around 72°F in January to about 78°F in March, while summer highs reach the low 90s. The Florida National Scenic Trail - Central Region lies about 7 miles away and makes a good pairing for a longer outing.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Three Lakes Wma North Loop

    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° / 49°

    2. Feb

      75° / 53°

    3. Mar

      78° / 55°

    4. Apr

      82° / 61°

    5. May

      86° / 66°

    6. Jun

      89° / 71°

    7. Jul

      91° / 73°

    8. Aug

      91° / 73°

    9. Sep

      89° / 72°

    10. Oct

      84° / 67°

    11. Nov

      79° / 59°

    12. Dec

      74° / 53°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kenansville, FL, 6.1 mi away at 61 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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