Little Manatee River overnighter - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Little Manatee River overnighter
Country:	United States
State:	Florida
Nearby Town:	Ruskin
Rating:
Directions:	Little Manatee River State Park off hwy 301 south of Ruskin Florida
Total Hike Distance:	7.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate
Permit Required:	Yes
Hike Type:	Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Main Trailhead
Trails Used:	Little Manatee River Loop Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	None
Management:	None
Contact Information:	Little Manatee River State Park or Florida Trail Association
Best Season:	Winter, Spring
Users:	Hikers
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary:	This is a very scenic loop hike near Tampa off the Little Manatee River. It meanders through a varied habitat. I hike this trail a few times a year. This trip I spent overnight in Feb( I think) of 2004. We had endured our bad hurricane season and the trail had been just recently reopened. This trip we had a few wet crossings. A bridge that crosses a creek was submerged and I had to ferry my daughter over, hoping I would not step off the bridge. We had an exciting cottonmouth encounter at another wet crossing.