Florida · Hiking

Yellow Blaze Trail

5.8 mi
loop
10 ft
climb
69 ft
high point
Loop
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Yellow Blaze Trail is a 5.8-mile hike in Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park in Florida, managed by the Regional Water Districts. The trail is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of about 10 feet, so it's a mostly flat route. The steepest stretch comes near the end, at about 5.7 miles, where the grade reaches 5%. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late fall through early spring. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show November highs around 78°F with lows near 58°F, while summer brings highs in the low 90s and rain on about 17 days a month in July and August. The White Blaze Trail starts just 0.3 miles away, and the Red Blaze Trail is about 0.9 miles off. Paddlers can reach the Econlockhatchee River, about 3.5 miles away, or the Little Econlockhatchee River, roughly 10 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Yellow Blaze 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° / 50°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      75° / 52°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      79° / 56°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      84° / 61°

      7 wet

    5. May

      88° / 66°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      91° / 72°

      15 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 73°

      17 wet

    8. Aug

      92° / 74°

      17 wet

    9. Sep

      90° / 72°

      14 wet

    10. Oct

      85° / 66°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      78° / 58°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      74° / 53°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orlando Intl Ap, FL, 12.8 mi away at 90 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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