Throughout our travels through Florida, we have found some really scenic, interesting and just all around great places to walk and hike. We are listing our favorites so far on this page. We will add to this list as we make our way around this beautiful state, so keep checking back with us.
Click on heading for our complete post on each location.
North West/Big Bend
Lower Suwannee River National Wildlife Refuge
50 miles of walking and biking trails throughout a 54,000 acre refuge. In addition there are 40 miles of trails that can be driven by automobile allowing visitors to view wildlife in their natural habitat, from the comfort of an air conditioned vehicle.
Central West
Crystal River Preserve State Park
6 nature trails for all skill levels with opportunities to view wild life. Smooth, flat trails.
Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail
A scenic 10 1/2 mile paved trail along beautiful Tampa Bay, popular with walkers, joggers and bike enthusiasts.
Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail
A 38.2 mile trail from St. Petersburgh to Tarpon Springs.
Fort Cooper State Park
Miles of shaded forest trails, with learning kiosks detailing the life and struggles of the Seminole Indians. Lots of birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.
Hillsborough River State Park
7.3 miles of easy to moderate walking/hiking trails along the Hillsborough River, into the wet lands and dense forest. Many opportunities to spot wildlife including alligators, turtles, otters and many species of native Florida birds
James E. Grey Preserve
Located in New Port Richey Florida, 2 miles of leisure walking and hiking with river views. The preserve also has A 1/2 mild ADA accessible boardwalk trail with spectacular river and wildlife views
John Chestnut Sr. County Park
In Palm Harbor, Pinellas County. Easy walking trails along Lake Tarpon, a mangrove swamp and through shaded wooded trails. Great park for nature viewing and picnicking.
Key Vista Nature Park
Scenic walking trail along the Gulf of Mexico. Great for people and their four legged friends.
Leffis Key Coquina Bay Walk
Leffis key Coquina Bay Walk on the south end of Anna Maria Island, is a nature lovers dream, with winding sandy pathways and boardwalks along the bay that take you through an entangled mangrove covered coast. With bay view overlooks you will have the opportunity to spot manatees, dolphins, birds, fiddler crabs and more. Along the walkway there are benches where one can just sit back relax and wait for wildlife to put on it’s daily show right before your eyes. Sit at one of the bay overlooks and spot a manatee grazing on the abundant sea grass that the area provides, or look up into the trees for the osprey or eagles that call this area home.
Little Manatee River State Park
Wilderness hiking along the Little Manatee River in Wimauma
Robinson Preserve
365 acres of restored coastline and trails with magnificent views
Weedon Island Preserve
Miles of easy walking boardwalks through thick Coastal Hammock as well as natural trails along coastal Tampa Bay. Lots of wildlife viewing.
Withlacoochee River Park
Beautiful natural Florida setting along the Withlacoochee River. Miles of unpaved trails through a shady canopy, with also a 1/ 1/2 mile paved multi-purpose trail.
South West
Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
Beautiful boardwalk trail through mangrove tunnels. Light walking – shaded
Myakka River State Park
39 plus miles of hiking trails through wetlands, prairies, hammocks and along the river.