45 trails · 381 trail miles · Best season: November – April
Florida offers unique flat-terrain hiking through cypress swamps, subtropical hammocks, and coastal ecosystems. The Florida Trail runs the state's length, and winter is prime season to avoid heat and mosquitoes.
Best Season
November – April
Terrain
Flatwoods, swamps, subtropical hammocks, coastal dunes
Top Trail: Florida State Forest Pioneer Trail
Florida has 45 hiking trails covering 381 trail miles across 2 national parks and 46 state parks.
The best hiking season in Florida is November – April. The terrain includes flatwoods, swamps, subtropical hammocks, coastal dunes.
The top hiking destinations in Florida include Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Ocala National Forest, Dry Tortugas National Park.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Florida include Florida Trail (1,300 mi), Anhinga Trail, Ocean-to-Lake Trail.
The highest-rated trail in Florida is Florida State Forest Pioneer Trail. The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.