Biscayne National Park
Ninety-five percent water: mangrove shoreline, turquoise bay and living coral reef.
- 11named trails
- 21trail miles mapped
- Floridalocation
Popular hikes in Biscayne
- Boca Chita Lighthouse Loop · about 0.4 mi · Easy
- Jetty Trail · about 0.5 mi · Easy
- Elliott Key Loop · about 1.5 mi · Easy
- Spite Highway · about 7 mi · Moderate
Best months to visit
- February: Mild winter weather and calm bay days make this a good month to get out on the water to Boca Chita and Elliott Key. Summer's heat and storm risk are months away.
Permits and reservations
There is no entry reservation. About 95% of the park is water, so most visits are by boat.
- Boca Chita & Elliott Key docking and camping: First come, first served. Reservations are not accepted. Day-use docking is $25 Friday–Monday and federal holidays, and overnight docking or camping is $60 per night. Pay on site with the Recreation.gov app.
- Boat access: About 95% of the park is water. To reach Boca Chita or Elliott Key, book a tour with the park's partner or bring your own boat.
All 11 trails in Biscayne
- Adams Key Trail · 0.93 mi loop · Easy
- AK Trail · 1.66 mi round trip · Easy
- BC Trail · 0.78 mi round trip · Easy
- Black Point Jetty Trail · 1.6 mi round trip · Easy
- Boca Chita Trail · 1.24 mi round trip · Easy
- Convoy Point Jetty Trail · 0.86 mi round trip · Easy
- CP Elevated Boardwalk · 0.14 mi round trip · Easy
- CP Jetty Walk · 0.44 mi round trip · Easy
- EK Nature Trail · 1.72 mi round trip · Easy
- EK Spite Highway Trail · 15.82 mi round trip · Easy
- Elliott Key Trail · 15.8 mi round trip · Easy
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