Portavant Temple Mound Trail is a 0.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Palmetto, Florida that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This trail takes visitors around and on top of the Portavant Temple Mound, the largest Native American Temple Mound in Southwest Florida. The trail is partially wheelchair accessible, with a ramp that leads to the top of the main mound. The trail also consists of a few small sets of stairs and inclines. The site dates back hundreds of years and has been the home to multiple residents.
March 19, 2021March 7, 2021This is an amazing archeological spot; Florida deserves kudos for finding this spot and protecting it. I gave it 5 stars because it’s really very cool to stand where ancient peoples lived so long ago. The river view/dock is a lovely place to watch the sunset too!
February 21, 2021Nice scenery and great history for this short walk. Follow my instagram for more adventures @julie_journeys
February 20, 2021February 12, 2021January 27, 2021Nice mound.
January 6, 2021January 1, 2021December 22, 2020November 30, 2020This is a very short, but interesting trail because of the mound and the history of the indigenous people who lived here up to 1500 years ago. You can go over the mound via a boardwalk and come back by a nice trail going around the mound. There are more trails than are indicated in the All Trails map. There is a nice dock at the furthest end of the trail.
November 29, 2020November 26, 2020November 7, 2020October 3, 2020Pretty Perfect. Lots of options.
September 9, 2020On a warm day, lots of shade, lots of crabs scurrying about.
September 6, 2020great place to walk around, plenty of shade and lots of diverse plant and animal life.
January 24, 2020A gem of a little trail with fascinating history as well as beautiful waterfront and forest scenery. There's a little under a mile worth of trail around the mound; be sure to take it all in.
December 14, 2019February 12, 2019
First to Review2.9 mile 2-12-19
April 9, 2021January 21, 2021January 12, 2021January 1, 2021December 30, 2020December 29, 2020November 28, 2020October 14, 2020July 26, 2020July 14, 2020July 11, 2020
