If ever you find yourself in the Sarasota area, we suggest planning a trip to one of Southwest Florida’s largest state parks—Myakka River State Park. This family-friendly park showcases a unique side of Florida’s fauna and flora, but perhaps it’s the canopy walk that really makes the entire experience. If you want to know what the Myakka River looks like from 70-feet in the air, this canopy walk in Florida is it.

The Myakka Canopy Walk in the Myakka River State Park is one of the best places to score some serious views of the surrounding area.

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As the very first canopy walk in Florida, the Myakka Canopy Walk was modeled after the ones that were used in South American rainforests by scientists studying the area.

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You’ll be able to enjoy the sweeping views of the Myakka River, plus head to the observation platform over 70-feet in the air.

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The length of the canopy walk is just under a mile, and it should be noted that the path itself is pretty narrow throughout.

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Take the Canopy Walk Trail which will lead you to the canopy walk itself, creating a shorter loop trail that’ll bring you back to where you started.

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The canopy walk has signs that will tell you what you’ll see along the way, between the towering trees and the ribbon of the river twisting through.

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Even if you’re afraid of heights, this is one of the most beautiful canopy walks in Florida and is well worth the experience.

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Head on over to the Myakka River State Park for one of the most stunning natural trails in this one-of-a-kind canopy walk.

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Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to sunset.

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Cost: State park entrance fee is $4-$6 per car depending on the number of people in the vehicle.

To learn more about the Myakka River Canopy Walk, visit the website.

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Address: 13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241, USA