This is another wonderful Park of course no Florida visitor should miss. It is one of the oldest State Parks in Florida. Through the Western part of the park meanders a 14 mile long section of the shallow and winding Myakka River, which is protected as Florida Wild and Scenic River.
At the Western entrance there is a ranger station and the visitor center. The visitor center offers video introductions and also exhibits of wildlife and its living space. Not far from there is the trail head of the Boylston Nature Trail, a half an hour loop trail, that leads to Myakka’s Canopy Walkway, that extends 85 ft. It was built in 2000 and offers a view of the life in the tree tops 25 ft above the ground. The bridge ends at a 74 ft high observation tower that offers a fantastic view of the park.
Along SR 72 there is a 7 mile long and paved road alongside the shores of the Upper Myakka River. 19 miles of unpaved roads and more than 40 miles of hiking trails lead through the park area. At the Upper Myakka Lake you will find the Birdwalk, a 1000 ft long boardwalk perfect for watching birds. Who wants to see some Alligators – here you will find them!
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More info on www.floridastateparks.org/park/Myakka-River
