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Bear Lake Trail
The Bear Lake Trail is lined with over 50 different species of trees.
Plan Around Bear Lake Trail
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Bear Lake Trail Details
The Bear Lake Trail stretches around 1.5 miles one-way and takes visitors through a dense hardwood hammock scattered with mangroves. More than 50 different tree species line the trail, which follows the Homestead Canal; the trees attracts lots of woodland birds, making this an awesome area to go birding. The Bear Lake Trail is two miles north of the Flamingo Visitor Center. You'll have to either bike, drive, or walk to the end of Bear Lake Road to get to the beginning of the trail. No RVs are allowed on Bear Lake Road. Bear Lake Road is typically closed to cars from June until about mid-October because of water on the road, which creates some major potholes. The canal can also flood. Be prepared to walk or bike if visiting during this time.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.5 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Bear Lake Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Bear Lake Trail
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1.2 mi away
Rowdy Bend Trail
A 2.6-mile (one way) trail through shady buttonwoods and coastal prairie.
1.6 mi away
Christian Point Trail
A less-maintained trail through a variety of habitats.
2.0 mi away
Mrazek Pond
Mrazek Pond is a great place to see herons, egrets, storks, and spoonbills.
2.3 mi away
Flamingo Visitor Center
The Flamingo Visitor Center is nowhere near an entrance: in fact, it's 38 miles, and an hour's drive from the main entrance in Homestead.
