10 Hiking Trails in Southwest Gulf Coast That You Shouldn't Miss

April 25, 2022 Timmy Ribble

Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast contains a constellation of enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach and Pensacola Beach, fringe the Gulf, down the I-75 from Tampa to Naples. Sanibel Island’s shelling attracts thousands. Cape Coral’s waters are paradise for flyfishing. Golfers adore spectacular courses in Marco Island and Naples. Glorious sunny days and deliciously warm turquoise waters beckon in this often overlooked corner of the Sunshine State.
Restaurants in Southwest Gulf Coast

1. Pinebrook Park

1251 Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285-6431 http://www.venicegov.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/72/225?npage=2
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Pinebrook Park

2. Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve East

10130 Bayshore Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33917-3807 +1 239-533-7275 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/caloosahatcheecreekspreserveeast/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve East

3. Manasota Scrub Preserve

2695 Bridge Street, Englewood, FL 34223 +1 941-861-5000 http://www.visitsarasota.com/parks/manasota-scrub-preserve
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4. De Soto National Memorial

8300 De Soto Memorial Highway, Bradenton, FL 34209-9748 +1 941-792-0458 http://www.nps.gov/deso/index.htm
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4.5 based on 749 reviews

De Soto National Memorial

Reviewed By DOOR_COUNTY_FANS2015 - Brazil, United States

We've visitied the Memorial a couple of times, walking the trails through the mangroves and watching the short movie about DeSoto's travails after landing here in the early 1500's. Good for families.

5. Great Calusa Blueway

Sanibel Island, FL +1 239-433-3855 [email protected] http://calusablueway.com/
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Great Calusa Blueway

6. Loop Road

Big Cypress National Preserve Ochopee, Ochopee, FL 34141-2083 +1 239-695-1201 http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/scenic-drives.htm
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4.5 based on 448 reviews

Loop Road

Reviewed By mdgipsy - Baltimore, United States

This was just spectacular. Take your time, take drinks and snacks. Alligators along side the road, lots of birds, even a snake crossing.

7. Potter Park

8587 Potter Park Dr, Sarasota, FL 34238-5472 +1 941-861-5000 http://www.scgov.net/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/532/4283?cftype=FacilityDirectory
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Potter Park

8. Kirby Storter Roadside Park

48900 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141-2077 +1 239-695-2000 http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/kirby-storter-roadside-park.htm
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Kirby Storter Roadside Park

Reviewed By allthegirls2014 - Naples, United States

Nice short boardwalk, really well maintained. There were likely alligators at the end, but I didn't spot one. Saw an absolutely stunning great blue heron and lots of turtles. Easy, easy walk for all ages. Maybe children won't love it as it's not enough bang for your buck. Much more likely to see alligators other places. It is a nice place to see the cypresses get larger. At the beginning (top) of the boardwalk the bald cypresses are underfed (soil is less nutritious), so they are much shorter, but as you move down in elevation (imperceptibly), the trees grow much taller.

9. T. Mabry Carlton Reserve

1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice, FL 34292-1837 http://www.carltonreserve.org/
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

T. Mabry Carlton Reserve

Reviewed By Venfam - Venice, United States

We have taken the family here numerous times. We enjoy seeing all of the wildlife, such as raccoons, deer, snakes, gators, birds, reptiles, and bugs. We have never had a dull trip to the preserve and even once biked the entire property all the way up to The Lower Myakka Lake. It's a GREAT place!

10. Amberjack Environmental Park

6450 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Rotonda West, FL 33946 +1 941-613-3220 http://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/services/parksrecs/Pages/park.aspx
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Amberjack Environmental Park

Reviewed By 914tomp - Rotonda West, United States

Herons, egrets, Ospreys, moorehens, alligators, Kingfishers, ducks, Spoonbills sometimes. Decent hike. two viewing platforms.

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