Best hikes and trails in Biscayne National Park

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Best trails in Biscayne National Park

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#52 of 60 national parks

This Florida Key Park features mangrove forests, the Bay, the Keys, and coral reefs. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, endangered species, and 500 species of reef fish.

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The Jetty Trail is a short and easy walk along a mangrove-lined shore that leads to the Colonial Bird Protection Area at the end of a jetty. Informational panels can be found along the trail that discuss the environment and wildlife in the area.The start of the trail is by the shore near the picnic area at the Dante Fascell Visitor Center. Half of the trail is a boardwalk and the other is a smooth, gravel/sand surface. The Jetty Trail is the most scenic of all the trails in the park. Being...

#2 - Black Creek Canal

This is a short and easy walk along a beautiful mangrove-lined shore that leads to the Colonial Bird Protection Area at the end of a jetty. There are informational panels that can be found along the trail which showcase the local environment and wildlife in the area.This is a great trail to catch the sunrise or sunset and is great for the entire family.

#3 - Boca Chita Trail

This route is only reached by ferry or other boats. This short nature trail winds through a wooded area, with informational guides along the way which tell the history of the area. Make sure to stop by the small beach behind and to the left of the bathrooms- there are so many shells, sponges, corals, conch, hermit crabs, starfish, birds, and a couple of rays to observe.

#4 - Biscayne Greenway Trail

This trail follows alongside Southwest 87th Avenue from Black Point Marina to the Old Cutler Trail. Accessibility: There are 5 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Southwest 87th Avenue at the south end of the trail. All of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved asphalt or concrete and smooth. It is typically 3 to 6 feet wide. There is a painted dividing line along most of the trail which reduces the width. The entire trail...

#5 - Elliott Key Interpretive Loop

This route takes visitors through Elliot Key, from the bay, and runs along a boardwalk for part of the way. There are informational signs to guide users on the history of the area. There are not many ocean views along the trail, however, there are many opportunities to view wildlife and wildflowers. Check out some of the other trails in the area if you wish to extend this hike.

This is a short trail through a densely wooded area on Adams Key. The trail can become overgrown in the summer season, and downloading the offline map to navigate is advised. Since this is a primitive trail, there are many opportunities to observe wildlife due to the wildness of this area. There are scenic views along the water portion of this loop.

#7 - Spite Highway Trail to Hidden Beach

This is a lightly trafficked trail in Biscayne National Park. The majority of this hike is along a sandy trail, which passes by dunes and through flatland forested ecosystems. The trail follows what was once an old highway that runs along the middle of the island. There are many opportunities to view wildlife and wildflowers along this route.

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Visitor info

Hours & contact

Passes & fees

No fee required

Accessibility

Convoy Point Grounds

Every day • 7 am–5:30 pm

Dante Fascell Visitor Center

Every day • 9 am–5 pm

Park Waters

Every day • Open 24 hours

Phone

(305) 230-1144

No entrance fee or pass is required.

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Overview

Biscayne National Park does not charge an entrance fee.

The Dante Fascell Visitor Center is accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and has wheelchair accessible restrooms. Orientation films include open captioning.

Assistive listening devices, tactile exhibits, and Braille materials are available.

Additional information about accessibility at Biscayne National Park can be found on their website: https://www.nps.gov/bisc/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.

Transportation

All trolleys are wheelchair accessible from the City of Homestead. Some boat tours are wheelchair accessible. Please call (786)-465-4058 to ask about accessibility on the boat tours.

Facilities

The Dante Fascell Visitor Center is accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and has wheelchair accessible restrooms. Orientation films include open captioning.

The Convoy Point Picnic Area is wheelchair accessible with packed, level paths and surfaces.

There are accessible restrooms at the following trailheads: Convoy Point and Boca Chita Key.

Service animals

Service animals must be on-leash throughout the park.

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Trail reviews for Biscayne National Park

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Adelle Faulkner

May 27, 2025•Hiking

Easy to parkGreat conditionsGreat views

Very cool boardwalk and jetty into the ocean at Biscayne National Park!

Jetty Trail

Nathan Clinger

May 18, 2025•Hiking

Longer flat hike along a boardwalk in Biscayne National Park.

Black Creek Canal

Bret Nickolaus

Jul 18, 2024

Easy to parkGreat conditionsGreat views

Definitely my favorite trail that we did at Biscayne (although that’s not too hard with it being the only one you can do really). It was super great even though we did it in the hottest part of the day. Quite a few people on the trail either fishing or swimming. There’s a concrete path, a boardwalk bit, and a gravel part as well. Must do this is you’re in the area.

Jetty Trail

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Biscayne National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Biscayne National Park is Jetty Trail, which has a 4.4 star rating from 411 reviews. This trail is 0.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 0 ft.

What is the longest trail in Biscayne National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Biscayne National Park is Biscayne Greenway Trail. This trail is estimated to be 5.8 mi long.

How many trails are in Biscayne National Park?

There are 7 trails in Biscayne National Park. These trails have an average 4.2-star rating from 1,043 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Biscayne National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Biscayne National Park has you covered. Spite Highway Trail to Hidden Beach boasts the most elevation gain with 22 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Boca Chita Trail, which will get you 6 ft of elevation gain.

Are there running trails available in Biscayne National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 7 running trails in Biscayne National Park and the most popular is Jetty Trail with an average 4.4 star rating from 411 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Biscayne National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 biking trail in Biscayne National Park which is Biscayne Greenway Trail with an average 4.6 star rating from 199 community reviews.