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Bear Lake Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
A fantastic trail through dense forests with abundant wildlife and lake access.
1.7
mi
Distance
648
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeWildlife
Access Issues
RV's are restricted from traveling down Bear Lake Road due to low overhead and limited turn-around space.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.75mi
Distance
648ft
Elevation Gain
630ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
42ft
High Point
-1ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Wander along the Bear Lake Trail for a truly peaceful Everglades experience. Starting at the end of Bear Lake Road, head west along the trail, passing through forests bursting with mangroves as well as over 50 different species of tree. Along your journey, keep an eye out for beautiful, forest-dwelling birds that like to perch on the limbs of established hardwoods. At the trail's end, take in the majestic, blue-green waters of Bear Lake before returning the way you came.

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