Location: Myakka River State ParkTrailhead: 7P56+3W Myakka City, FloridaHike Length: 5 milesTime Estimate: three hoursHabitats: Pine Flatwoods, Hardwood Hammock, Dry PrairieNotes: Can be very hot and dry – bring lots of water. This is a great hike to see the undisturbed pinelands in the park, but it is an out and back hike that’s pretty […]
Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park is a Florida State Park, that is located nine miles (14 km) east of Interstate 75 in Sarasota County and a portion of southeastern Manatee County on the Atlantic coastal plain. This state park consists of 37,000 acres (150 km2), making it one of the state's largest parks. It is also one of the oldest parks in the state. It was delineated in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. A small portion (1,920 acres or 7.8 km2) of the park was the gift of the family of Bertha Palmer to the state. The park is named after the Myakka River.
Fox’s High & Low (MRSP)
Location: Myakka River State ParkTrailhead (Google Plus Code): 7PPV+CX Myakka City, FloridaHike Length: 4 milesTime Estimate: 2-3 hoursHabitats: Hardwood Hammock, Dry PrairieNotes: Generally little traffic at the North end of the park. This is a four-mile hike through hammock, dry prairie and along the stream of Clay Gulley. There is a lot of pig activity […]
Alligator Point (MRSP)
Location: Myakka River State ParkTrailhead (Google Plus Code): 6MWQ+H9 Myakka City, FloridaHike Length: 2 milesTime Estimate: 1- 1.5 hours Notes: Typically a very quiet trail with opportunities to see wildlife. Not the prettiest trail, but many things of interest as you walk next to a cattle ranch.
Clay Gully/Mossy Hammock (MRSP)
Location: Myakka River State ParkTrailhead (Google Plus Code): 7PPW+QM Myakka City, FloridaHike Length: 3-5 milesTime Estimate: three hoursHabitats: Hardwood Hammock, Dry Prairie, WetlandsNotes: Almost always has some wet trail. Watch for alligators near streams. This is a beautiful little hike that starts along the south side of Clay Gulley and explores Myakka’s hydric and mesic […]
Power Line/Ranch House Loop (MRSP)
Location: Myakka River State ParkTrailhead (Google Plus Code): 7P24+GC Myakka City, FloridaHike Length: 3 milesTime Estimate: 2 hoursHabitats: Hardwood Hammock, Dry Prairie, WetlandsNotes: This is a relatively dry hike, good for a wet season, and it’s on flat, fairly even ground. However, always be prepared for some wetness under foot. The hike covers a variety […]
All Weather/Horse Trail Loop (MRSP)
Location: Myakka River State ParkTrailhead (Google Plus Code): 6PF2+Q8Hike Length: 2.5 milesTime Estimate: two hoursNotes: Almost always has some wet trail. You don’t need to go into the park entrance to access this – Access the Horse trail from 72, 1.4 miles east of the park’s south entrance. The hike is on flat ground, but […]
Deep Hole (MRSP)
Location: Myakka River State ParkTrailhead (Google Plus Code): 6MRC+45 Myakka City, FloridaHike Length: 5 milesTime Estimate: 3+ hoursHabitats: Hardwood Hammock, Dry Prairie, WetlandsNotes: Requires permit – contact Ranger’s office for information. If the water is high, you cannot access Deep Hole – check with ranger station.