About
Length (round trip)3.2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain5 ft up
Typical time1 hr 30 min
TrailheadBear Lake Road, near Flamingo
SurfaceOld canal bank under dense canopy
Best seasonDecember through April - the dry season. Summer means heat, daily storms, flooded trails and relentless mosquitoes.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🏞️ Lake🦌 Wildlife🌲 Old growth

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.

Tips
The two-mile access road is rough and sometimes closed. One of the shadiest walks near Flamingo and excellent for warblers in migration.
Location

Bear Lake Road, near Flamingo

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