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Red Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. FL
  3. …Central Florida
  4. …Palm Bay
  5. Malabar and Palm Bay Trail System
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“The unpaved trail allows visitor to witness the variety of habitats found on the 395-acre sanctuary. ”

Ryan Spr
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2.6

Miles

4.2

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Loop

24' 7 m

High

20' 6 m

Low

12' 4 m

Up

12' 4 m

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Features Birding · Views · Wildlife

Family Friendly A variety of different terrains and very well marked trails make this a fun and informative route for the whole family.

October - April: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
May - September: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Description

This trail is unpaved and features singletrack trail that is mostly hard packed dirt/sand, with some softer sand sections. Along the way, hikers will cross a few bridges and enjoy some great scenery.

Flora & Fauna

The protected habitats include xeric (dry) hammock, scrub, scrubby flatwoods, pine flatwoods, sand pine scrub, ponds, sloughs, and depression marshes. Listed in State of Florida Great Florida Birding Trail for Florida scrub-jay, great horned owl, migratory songbirds, pileated woodpecker, sandhill crane, sparrow, and Eastern towee.

Contacts

Land Manager: Brevard County, FL - Parks and Recreation

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Ryan Spr
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 3 votes

#1

in Malabar and Palm Bay Trail System

#12658

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  4.0 from 3 votes
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#1

in Malabar and Palm Bay T…

#107

in Florida

#12,658

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Trail through the brush. with permission from Tom Choma tomchoma.com
Sep 23, 2016 near Malabar, FL
One of the trails in the sanctuary. with permission from Tom Choma tomchoma.com
Sep 23, 2016 near Malabar, FL
Red Blazed Trail. with permission from Tom Choma tomchoma.com
Sep 23, 2016 near Malabar, FL

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Dec 29, 2018
Matthew Fernandez
Lots of roots to avoid while running. Good views of the lakes and a few different ecosystems. 2.6mi

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