Florida Hikes

Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides

Beach Hikes

Enjoy the sea breeze on a hike along a scenic stretch of a natural shoreline in Florida

INTERACTIVE MAP

Okaloosa Area

Fort Walton Beach   1.0 miles

A broad sweep of beach and coastal habitats are protected along Choctawhatchee Bay within the Okaloosa Area, the easternmost unit of Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Perdido Key State Park

With sand as white as fresh fallen snow, Perdido Key State Park offers Florida's westernmost public beach.

Peters Point Park

Fernandina Beach   0.3 miles

At the south end of Fernandina Beach, a park with a small swath of Atlantic Ocean beachfront includes a trailhead for the East Coast Greenway.

Playalinda Beach

At the south end of Canaveral National Seashore, Playalinda Beach is a popular destination for beachgoers along the Space Coast thanks to its natural beaches and views of Kennedy Space Center.

Ponce Preserve

Ponce Inlet   1.6 miles

Just south of Daytona Beach, Ponce Preserve protects a cross-section of barrier island habitats, with nearly 2 miles of trails connecting the beach and the Halifax River

Round Island Oceanfront Park

Vero Beach   0.5 miles

Learn the story of one of Florida's more important roles during World War II along a wave-strummed shoreline halfway between Vero Beach and Fort Pierce Inlet.

Silver Palm Trail

Florida Keys   0.6 miles

CURRENTLY CLOSED. Along the Silver Palm Trail at Bahia Honda State Park, you'll meander through the largest grove of silver palms (Coccothrinax argentata) in the United States

Smyrna Dunes Park

New Smyrna Beach   2.4 miles

At Smyrna Dunes Park, this 2.4-mile hike scenic coastal hike is largely along an accessible boardwalk, with side trips off to the sea and inlet via more rugged approaches.

Soldier’s Hole Nature Trail

St. Petersburg   2.0 miles

The interpretive Soldier's Hole Trail at Fort De Soto Park offers a close look at the three varieties of mangroves that grow in Florida plus some gorgeous views of Bunce’s Pass.

Sombrero Beach

At the southern tip of Marathon, Sombrero Beach offers beachgoers a natural strand and an easy beach walk within sight of the Keys' largest lighthouse.

St. Andrews Jetty Beach

One of Florida's most popular beach destinations, Jetty Beach at St. Andrews State Park offers both wild and mellow surf on either side of the jetty.