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 […]
Lazy 8 SRQ Walks
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.