Little Manatee River Trail dayhike - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Little Manatee River Trail dayhike |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Florida |
| Nearby Town: | Ruskin |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Little Manatee River State Park - Trailhead is off Highway 301 south of Ruskin. You have to get a permit and combination to the gate lock from the park ranger station first. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 7.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy to Moderate |
| Permit Required: | Yes |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Main Trailhead off hwy 301 |
| Trails Used: | Little Manatee River Loop Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Rivers |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Little Manatee River State Park Florida Trail Association |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This is a very nice loop hike near Tampa FL. You pass through mixed hardwood and palm, sand hill, as well as a beautiful section along the river. The only reason this does not get a 5 star is because development has reached the north park border and you can see (and hear) new houses and the golf course right off the trail for a small part of the northernmost section. During wet season part of the trail is underwater. I hike this trail a few times a year. The pics here are from March 04. I have my eldest daughter with me on this trek. |
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