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Picayune Strand State Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 252 Google reviews · Running trail in Naples, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 22 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Picayune Strand State Forest's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Protected landscape of hydric forest which lies underwater during the wet season.
What runners say about Picayune Strand State Forest
“Spent the morning hiking and biking a great place to wander around plenty of wildlife and beautiful real Florida landscape”
Spent the morning hiking and biking a great place to wander around plenty of wildlife and beautiful real Florida landscape
Love this place. Its special to me. Dont go onto trails with your car or truck its a fine. Stay on paved or main roads and drive slowly for animal sightings. The eastside of 100th before sunset expect young turkeys and deer. Its nice to go in thru sable palm, 78th to 100th to fakahatchee and out jame memorial trails.
Whether it's hiking, fishing or off-roading, this is THE place to see wild Florida! Horseback riding is another way to see the beautiful landscape and wildlife. Bear, panther, deer, big cypress squirrel, gators are just some of the things you can see, all within an hour's drive of Naples. Highly recommend!
Had the opportunity to walk the Sabal Palm Trail. Please keep in mind this is the wetlands of Florida so dont expect to keep dry especially during wet/rainy season. If you like hiking in State Forest, I recommend the Florida State Forest Trailwalker Program. It is a great way to experience various forest in Florida .
Trail conditions & character
“Spent the morning hiking and biking a great place to wander around plenty of wildlife and beautiful real Florida landscape”
“A quiet place for 7-8 mile hiking in February.”
Plan your run at Picayune Strand State Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Distance22 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefdacs.gov
- Phone+1 239-348-7557
- Social Facebook
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