Florida · Hiking

Trans-Florida Rail Trail

5.0 mi
round trip
45 ft
climb
31 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Nov–Apr
best months

The Trans-Florida Rail Trail is a 10-mile out-and-back route in Florida, about 2 miles from Vero Lake Estates. The trail is rated moderate, and the climb is nearly flat, with a total gain and loss of about 45 feet over the course of the trip. The route starts at an elevation of about 26 feet and reaches a high point of about 31 feet. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Vero Beach show January highs around 73°F with lows near 54°F, while July and August average highs in the low 90s and bring the most wet days of the year. The trip takes about 3.5 hours. For more walking in the area, the Joe Michael Memorial Trail is about 5 miles away, the Toni Robinson Waterfront Trail is about 6 miles away, and the Red Trail is about 8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Trans-Florida Rail Trail

    Best months: November–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

      73° / 54°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      75° / 56°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      78° / 59°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      82° / 64°

      8 wet

    5. May

      86° / 69°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 74°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 75°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 76°

      15 wet

    9. Sep

      89° / 75°

      16 wet

    10. Oct

      85° / 70°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      80° / 63°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      75° / 58°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Vero Beach 4se, FL, 10.5 mi away at 20 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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