Anne’s Beach – Florida Hikes

Named after a neighborhood activist who was instrumental within the creation of the park, Anne’s Seaside is a scenic gem on the southern finish of Islamorada.

The seashore was commemorated within the 1990’s, and a powerful boardwalk was constructed with cabanas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Marker at trailhead

After Hurricane Irma prompted in depth harm to the park in 2017, wiping out the buildings and eroding the parking areas, the boardwalk was fully rebuilt.

Now with emphasis on accessibility, it reopened in 2019. As certainly one of Islamorada’s few publicly accessible seashores, the park might be very busy at occasions.

Pure habitats shelter uncommon species like bay cedar

Assets

Overview

Location: IslamoradaLength: 0.5 mileTrailhead: 24.846722, -80.744250Address: MM 73.5 US 1 Oceanside, IslamoradaFees: FreeRestrooms: On the north parking areaLand supervisor: Village of IslamoradaPhone: 305-852-6933

Open dawn to sundown. Leashed canine welcome.

Accessible parking is offered at every finish of the boardwalk, though the south aspect additionally has a concrete parking zone and accessible mat resulting in the seashore.

Instructions

Hike

Starting on the south entrance subsequent to a piece of fossilized coral and memorial plaque for Anne Eaton, observe a large composite decked boardwalk.

It leads northward alongside the seashore. Mangroves and buttonwood edge the walkway amongst clusters of sage tinted sea lavender.

Accessible options on the south entrance

Ospreys chirp overhead whereas herons roost within the bushes, and spoonbills sift by way of shallow water on the lookout for a meal.

Within the temporary moments between the sound of passing visitors, waves might be heard gently lapping the shoreline.

Evening herons

In about 300 ft, a set of stairs descends to a sandy pathway lined with sea oxeye and purslane.

On the finish of the trail, a raised cabana sits close to the water, disconnected from the remainder of the boardwalk.

Seaside entry

To the north, two extra units of stairs drop off the walkway, permitting entry to a maze of social trails by way of grassy prairie-like habitats dotted with wildflowers.

Small warblers dart by way of the bushes whereas crabs skitter throughout the mushy sands.

Aspect path

Throughout from the third set of stairs, a lined desk nestled amongst mangroves invitations guests to cease for a relaxation.

That is certainly one of a number of picnic spots hooked up to the boardwalk, the remainder of which provide incredible views of the Atlantic.

Picnic pavilion overlooking the ocean

Close to the midway level, the walkway begins to zigzag between dense vegetation and the shoreline. Excessive tide is marked with clumps of seaweed.

At 1 / 4 mile, the boardwalk ends at a crushed shell parking space on the north aspect. Return the identical means for a half mile stroll.

Winding by way of the mangroves

Path Map

Discover Extra!

Anne’s Seaside is alongside the Florida Keys Abroad Heritage Path.

Florida Keys Abroad Heritage Path Spanning from Key West to Key Largo, this 108-mile linear state park hall is an island-hopping slice of tropical paradise alongside the previous route of the Florida Abroad Railroad.

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Climbing Anne’s Seaside

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See our pictures from Anne’s Seaside

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Alongside along with his spouse Chelsey, Chris Stevens shares outside adventures on Instagram and Fb as @sunshinestateseekers and is a co-host of a podcast about Florida’s outdoor, The Florida Madcaps. An avid hiker and camper, Chris serves as a Trailmaster and a board member for the Florida Path Affiliation.

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