Myakka River State Park Trail
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florida · Sarasota County

Myakka River State Park Trail

Florida's first state park with canopy walkway and observation tower.

Rating
Length
7.5 mi
Difficulty
2
County
Sarasota

About This Trail

Myakka River State Park features diverse habitats from wetlands to oak hammocks. The park’s canopy walkway rises 25 feet into the treetops, and an observation tower provides views over Upper Myakka Lake. Wildlife includes alligators, deer, and hundreds of bird species.

Location

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Coordinates: 27.2339, -82.3117 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

From Sarasota, FL, take SR-72 east for about 9 miles to the park entrance.

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