Bear Lake Trail

The entrance road to Bear Lake Trail

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Location:

25.174312, -80.922121

Amenities

4 listed

Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Parking - Auto, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead

Located at the end of Bear Lake Road (2 miles long), Bear Lake Trail is 1.6 miles one way. Biking is allowed on Bear Lake Road only and not permitted on Bear Lake Trail.

Journey through a dense hardwood hammock mixed with mangroves. The trail follows the old Homestead Canal, built in 1922, and is an excellent area for woodland birds. There are more than 50 different tree species. Bike, drive, or walk to the end of Bear Lake Road (2 miles one way) to begin this trail.

Bear Lake Road closes to traffic in the summer months due to flooding and erosion.

Bear Lake Canoe Trail is no longer passable.