Name: Myakka River State Park
Location: 13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241
Size: 37,000 acres, 14 miles of Myakka River itself within the park, 38.9 miles of nature trails including a canopy-level suspension bridge available to hikers and researchers
Created: Myakka River State Park is one of the largest and oldest parks in Florida, it was delineated in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps
Activities: Hiking, biking, backpacking, camping, bicycling, birding, canoeing and kayaking, boat tours are very popular here
Pros: Stunning wildlife, big skies, remote camping, excellent birding, great hikes
Cons: Can be crowded and busy around the visitors center, try to get there early in the day if you plan on taking a boat tour as the wait can get quite long
Read the trip report from my day hike at Myakka River State Park on Third Coast Hikes.
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