The following is a list of recreational trails in Brevard County, Florida. This list includes hiking, biking, equestrian, nature, and multi-use trails administered by various federal, state, county, and city agencies.
| Trail Name | Location | Description | Trail Head(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ais Trail Park | Palm Bay | A 0.7 miles (1.1 km) unpaved nature trail with a boardwalk and an overlook of Turkey Creek.[1] | |
| Barrier Island Sanctuary Trail | South Beaches | A 1.0 mile (1.6 km) unpaved nature trail loop across the street from EEL Nature Center. Parking at Bonsteel Park on Mondays when the center is closed.[2][3] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | |
| Blue Heron Wetlands Trails | Titusville | A 2.8 miles (4.5 km) perimeter road around the water treatment plant. Vehicles are allowed on the dike, stop at the first building to sign in. [4] Great Florida Birding Trail Site | |
| Boundary Canal Trail | Palm Bay | A 1.5 miles (2.4 km) paved multi-use trail along a drainage canal with views of back yards on the north side and scrub sanctuary on the south side of the trail. Trial passes the Cameron Preserve, Malabar Scrub Sanctuary and connects to the Sand Hill Trail.[5] | |
| Bracco Pond Reservoir Trail | Cocoa | 2.3 miles (3.7 km) of paved multi-use trails within 57.43 acres (23.24 ha) of uplands. | Crestview Drive Fiske Blvd Plaza Pkwy |
| Brevard Museum Nature Preserve | Cocoa | Three different nature trails just north of the BCC Cocoa campus in a 22 acres (8.9 ha) preserve.[6] The Brevard Museum Trails are only open when the Museum is open. | |
| Brevard Zoo Trail (Proposed) | Viera | The Brevard Zoo Trail will be 3.5 miles (5.6 km) long and will run from the Zoo to the north end of Turtle Mound Road. A trailhead, with amenities such as parking, water and restrooms will be located just south of the zoo.[7] | Zoo Turtle Mound Road Brisbane Blvd |
| Buck Lake Conservation Area | Mims | This property has 12 miles (19 km) of hiking trails.[8][9] Trail Map Great Florida Birding Trail Site. Caution: Hunting is permitted. | |
| Cameron Reserve Trails | Malabar | This 100 acres (40 ha) preserve has several unmarked unpaved hiking trails. | |
| Canaveral Marshes Trails | Titusville | Several trails/roads in the 6,741 acres (2,728 ha) Canaveral Marshes Conservation Area.[10][11] The Florida Trail Association[12] maintains about 5 miles (8.0 km) of the trails on this property. Blue, red, and white blaze trials. Trail Map | |
| Chain of Lakes Regional Park | Titusville | 3 miles (4.8 km) of paved walking trails with a bird watching tower near BCC Titusville campus.[13] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | |
| City of Titusville Multi-use Trail | Titusville | A 10 feet (3.0 m) wide urban trail that runs 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the southwest corner of Wuesthoff Park to Imperial Estates Elementary School | |
| Coconut Point Sanctuary Trail | South Beaches | A 0.75 miles (1.21 km) unpaved, well marked nature trail with an overlook of Indian River Lagoon. The two trail heads are on A1A. The northern trailhead is across the street from the Juan Ponce de León Beach Park where parking is available.[14] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | |
| Cruickshank Sanctuary | Rockledge | A one mile nature trail, not to be confused with the Cruickshank trail in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.[15] Brochure/Trail Map | |
| Dicerandra Scrub Sanctuary | Titusville | Nature trails on 44 acres (18 ha) of EEL Sanctuary property.[16] | |
| East Central Florida Regional Rail Trail (Proposed) | Titusville | 11 miles (18 km) of this 51 miles (82 km) trail are in Brevard County. The trail will pass through Titusville along rural areas, neighborhoods and into downtown. The trailhead is set to be constructed at the Chain of Lakes Park in north Titusville.[7] Trail Map | |
| Enchanted Forest Trails | Titusville | Several hiking trails (4.1 miles (6.6 km)) with boardwalks over wetlands in the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary. [3][17] Trail Map Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | |
| Erna Nixon Park | Melbourne | A 0.5 miles (0.80 km) boardwalk nature trail.[3][18] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | |
| Fay Lake Wilderness Area Trail | Port St. John | There is a 1.5 miles (2.4 km) trail around the property line.[19] | |
| F. Burton Smith Regional Park | Cocoa | Two nature trails: Botanical (.25 miles (0.40 km)) and Woodland (1 mile (1.6 km))[20] Brochure | |
| F.I.T. Botanical Garden Trail (a.k.a. The Dent Smith Trail) | Melbourne | Paved nature trail in the Florida Tech Campus, parking can be a problem when classes are in session.[21] | |
| Grant Flatwoods Sanctuary Trails | Grant | Currently only one marked trail exists, the 1.83 mile Red Loop trail. Two additional trails are planned: A 2.5 mile extension trail (which can be accessed from the red loop trail) and will connect via a proposed bridge across Sottile Canal to a 4 mile loop trail.[22] The trailhead is located at the end of Crepe Myrtle Road. | |
| Island Pioneer Trail | Merritt Island | A 1.1 miles (1.8 km) paved multi-use trail located between the Kings Park parking area and Hall Road through wooded areas surrounded by canals and ponds. A short boardwalk crosses a wet area. [7] [23] Note: This trail may be labeled as the George Hamilton Trail on some maps. | Kings Park Hall Rd. |
| Jordan Scrub Sanctuary Trails | Malabar | There are several unpaved trails in the sanctuary. * Blue Trail (1.4 miles (2.3 km)) * Red Trail (1.14 miles (1.83 km)) * White Loop Trail (1.49 miles (2.40 km)) Access is at the end of Marie St.[24] |
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| Kabboord Sanctuary Trail | Merritt Island | Approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) of overgrown road. | |
| Lori Wilson Park | Cocoa Beach | A 0.6 miles (0.97 km) nature boardwalk thru a hammock on a 32.43 acres (13.12 ha) regional beach park.[25] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | |
| Malabar Scrub Sanctuary Trails | Malabar | There are three unpaved nature trails in the sanctuary, the Red Trail( 2.65 miles (4.26 km)), White Trail (1.85 miles (2.98 km)), and Blue Trail (1.5 miles (2.4 km)).[26] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | |
| Malabar Scrub Sanctuary (West) Trails (a.k.a. Brook Hollow Trails) | Malabar | There are two unpaved hiking trails: * The Red Trail loop is 1.29 miles (2.08 km) long and provides access to the east end of the Blue Trail. * The Blue Trail is 1.19 miles (1.92 km) long from the Red Trail to the Kiosk on Englar Ave. NE Trail Maps |
Red Trail Blue Trail, Englar Ave. Blue Trail, Pemberton Trail |
| Maritime Hammock Sanctuary Trail | South Beaches | A 2.5 miles (4.0 km) unpaved, well marked, nature trail with an observation deck over a pond. There are two trail heads on A1A and another at the end of Pelican Drive. Parking is available on the A1A northern trailhead and at the beach access across from Mark's Landing entrance.[27] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | |
| Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge Trails | Titusville | * Cruickshank Trail (5 miles (8.0 km)) has an observation tower. * Oak (.5 miles (0.80 km)) & Palm (3 miles (4.8 km)) Hammock Trails. * Nature Boardwalk at Visitors Center (.25 miles (0.40 km)). * Scrub Ridge Trail (1 mile (1.6 km)). * Black Point Wildlife Drive is a 7 miles (11 km) dike road loop, entrance fee scheduled to begin 9/1/2011. * Shiloh Marsh Trail is a 11 miles (18 km) dirt road along the Indian River Lagoon. * Pine Flatwood Hiking Trail is a 1 mile (1.6 km) hiking loop. Note: Refuge could be closed due to Shuttle launches.[3][28][29] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. |
Cruickshank Trail Oak & Palm Hammock Trails Visitors Center Scrub Trail Black Point Wildlife Drive Shiloh Marsh Trail |
| Micco Scrub Sanctuary Trails | Micco | There are two unpaved trails in the sanctuary: Red Trail 3.0 miles (4.8 km)loop; White Trail 1.5 miles (2.4 km) loop.[30] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | Micco Rd. Babcock St. |
| Moccasin Island Tract Trails | Viera | Two 2.5 miles (4.0 km) hiking trails at the west end of Wickham Rd., Southern leg (Yellow Trail) goes to Oak Hammock Loop (Red Trail). Northern leg (White Trail) goes to observation tower overlooking Lake Winder.[31] Caution: Hunting is permitted and livestock may be present. | |
| North Brevard Walking Trail | Titusville | A 0.5 miles (0.80 km) path in a small patch of land off Dairy Road.[32] | |
| Palm Bay Cross City Linear Trail (Proposed) | Palm Bay | A multi-use trail system along FP&L easement that traverses the city. | |
| Palm Bay Regional Park Trails | Palm Bay | A paved multi-use sidewalk, also access to trails along canals.[33] | |
| Pine Island Trails | Merritt Island | Two hiking trails (1.3 miles (2.1 km) and 1.5 miles (2.4 km))located in the Pine Island Conservation Area. [34][35]Trail Map Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | |
| Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands (Viera Wetlands) | Viera | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) of dirt roads are around the wetlands and a central lake. Hiking & biking, cars are also permitted on the trail. Enter through the water treatment plant.[36] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | |
| Riverwalk Nature Center | Rockledge | This small park has a 915 ft. nature boardwalk.[37] | |
| Rotary Park | Merritt Island | This 38 acres (15 ha) park includes a 0.3 miles (0.48 km) loop trail.[38] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | |
| Salt Lake Trail | Mims | There are several miles of roads in the Salt Lake Wildlife Management Area for hiking and horseback riding.[39] Caution: Hunting is permitted. Great Florida Birding Trail Site. Trail Map | |
| Samsons Island Trails | Satellite Beach | A 52 acres (21 ha) island in the Banana River, accessible only by boat, unpaved paths on island.[40] | |
| Sand Hill Trail | Malabar | A trail/road connecting the south end of Boundary Canal Trail to Malabar Road. It will connect to the proposed South Brevard Linear Trail. | |
| Satellite Beach Sports and Recreational Park Trail | Satellite Beach | A paved .7 miles (1.1 km) walking path around park, some unpaved paths through scrub on north end of the park. | |
| Scottsmoor Sanctuary Trails | Scottsmoor | Several miles of unmarked roads in the sanctuary. Parking available at Parrish Park.[41] | |
| Scout Island Trail at Long Point Park | South Beaches | Some unpaved paths on this island. There is an entrance fee for Long Point Park.[42] | |
| Sebastian Inlet State Park Trails | South Beaches | This park has several trails.[43] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. * Hammock Trail: A 1.0 mile (1.6 km) long Nature Trail. * Volkssport Trail: A 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) route that starts at the Inlet Marina Road. * There are three mountain bike trails (1) Old AlA Loop Trail - 1.2 miles (1.9 km)(2) Campbell's Cove Loop Trail -3.1 miles (5.0 km) (3) Long Point Loop Trail- 2.8 miles (4.5 km) |
Hammock Trail |
| Seminole Ranch Conservation Area Trails | Mims | Trails off Hatbill Road near Loughman Lake Lodge, observation tower/bridge to nowhere. 4.3 miles (6.9 km) of the Florida National Scenic Trail is on this property.[44] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. Caution: Hunting is permitted. | |
| South Beach Mountain Bike Trail | South Beaches | A 1.1 miles (1.8 km) Bike/Hiking trail connecting Long Point Park and Sebastian Inlet Marina. Entrance fee of one dollar may apply. | Northern Southern |
| South Brevard 'Al Tuttle' Linear Trail (Proposed) | South Brevard | A planned 22 miles (35 km) contiguous multi-use path that will link Palm Bay's Boundary Canal Trail with Malabar, Valkaria, Grant and Micco.[7] | |
| South Lake Conservation Area Trail | Mims | 2 miles (3.2 km) of hiking trails in this 155 acres (63 ha) of EEL managed property.[45] | |
| South Patrick Community Park | Satellite Beach | 2,500 feet (760 m) of paved multiuse paths.[46] | |
| St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park | South Brevard | * The Yellow Trail is a 9.7 miles (15.6 km) hiking/equestrian trail in the northeast parcel of the preserve. * The Green Trail is a 9.0 miles (14.5 km) hiking/equestrian trail in the northwest parcel of the preserve.[47] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. |
Yellow Trail Green Trail |
| State Road A1A Trail (a.k.a. A1A Pedway) | South Beaches | A forty mile long multi-use, paved path along A1A from Indialantic past Sebastian Inlet to Vero Beach. Note: There is no path across the bridge at Sebastian Inlet. | |
| Three Forks Marsh Trail | Palm Bay | A 16.9 miles (27.2 km) trail/road through the marsh. The section thru the Broadmoor Marsh is currently (07/05/2010) closed due to construction.[48] Trail Map Caution: Hunting is permitted: * North section of trail from Thomas O. Lawton Recreation Area to Willow Shelter. 6.5 miles (10.5 km). * South section of trial from T. M. Goodwin WMA (C-54 Canal) provides access to observation Tower 2.4 miles (3.9 km). Great Florida Birding Trail Site. |
North South |
| Travis Park | Cocoa | A 1 mile (1.6 km) paved nature trail around Clear Lake extends from Travis Park to the Brevard Museum.[49] The Brevard Museum Trails are only open when the Museum is open. | |
| Turkey Creek Wildlife Sanctuary | Malabar | A 1.25 miles (2.01 km) Boardwalk, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) jogging trail, and a 1.1 miles (1.8 km) exercise trail.[50] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | |
| Turkey Creek MBT (a.k.a. Ho Chi Mihn/Uplands Trail) | Malabar | The 0.7 miles (1.1 km) unpaved Mountain Bike Trail (MBT) loop runs along Turkey Creek. Note: One way for mountain bikers. Trail Maps | |
| Turnbull Hammock Trail | Scottsmoor | Approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) of dike road. Parking at Scottsmoor Landing. Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | |
| Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary | Merritt Island | A 436.5 acres (176.6 ha) bird reservation and sanctuary. The southbound trail section dead-ends in 0.6 miles (0.97 km) and the Northbound trail section passes an observation tower and ends in 1.0 mile (1.6 km).[51] | |
| Viera Regional Park | Viera | Paved Multi-use trails around this park.[52] | |
| Wickham Park Trails | Melbourne | Four miles of dirt trails.[53] Great Florida Birding Trail Site. | |
| Wuesthoff Park | Titusville | A short boardwalk leads across the wetland from the rustic Homer Powell Nature Center to the half-mile trail.[54] |
