Florida Hikes

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

Massive mangroves along the Oleta River

Oleta River

The last free-flowing river in Miami meanders through a forest of ancient mangroves before emptying into upper Biscayne Bay.

Greynolds Park

Miami   1.0 miles

Opened in 1936, one of the oldest parks in Miami-Dade County features a shaded paved loop under twisted oaks and strangler figs, passing picnic tables overlooking the Oleta River.

Highland Oaks Park

Miami   1.1 miles

Take an easy mile stroll along an accessible pathway circling the headwaters of the Oleta River, with a good chance of spotting an endangered American crocodile.

Kayaking Oleta River State Park

Paddling within sight of downtown Miami? Kayak or SUP from Blue Moon Outdoor Center in Oleta River State Park to explore mangrove shorelines along Biscayne Bay

Oleta River State Park

Miami   18.3 miles

Camping cabins and mountain biking in Miami? You'll find them along with the expected beautiful beaches and paddle launches along the north shore of Biscayne Bay.