Little Manatee River – Florida Hikes

Little Manatee River Corridor Nature Preserve

Wimauma 3.5 miles

In the Little Manatee River watershed, the 579 Trailhead offers access to a pair of loop trails across palmetto prairies and shady oak hammocks.

Little Manatee River Leonard Lee Trails

Wimauma 5.6 miles

Two connected trails along the south side of the Little Manatee River explore a variety of habitats on former ranches now protected by Hillsborough County as Little Manatee River Corridor Nature Preserve.

Little Manatee River State Park

Wimauma 8.5 miles

With sandy shores around every bend and a canopy of trees overhead, Little Manatee River State Park provides a place for a pretty paddling trip for families.

Little Manatee River Trail

Wimauma 6.5 miles

Scenery, rugged landscape, and botanical diversity are all important factors for a great Florida hike. You'll find that on the 6.5-mile Little Manatee River Hiking Trail, one of our long-time favorites.

South Fork State Park

Bradenton 9.2 miles

A series of three loops tied together across Little Manatee River Southfork Tract and South Fork State Park explore progressively wilder scrub communities along the South Fork of the Little Manatee River.