Hiking 20 Miles at Myakka River State Park with WILD BOAR

I've always wanted to hike the 33 mile hiking trail at Myakka River State Park while on vacation in nearby Sarasota Florida. I only had 6 hours available to do it so I chose a 20 mile section. The trail was still 90% closed and nearly impassible in some sections due to damage from the Sept. 22nd Hurricane Ian but I chose to take on the challenge. The wild boar damage is also very prevalent and made for some tough hiking and running.

[@micahjames9645]

Heading out on this trail in about a week! So pumped to see you had done a review. You are my favorite trail reviewer by far! Definitely going to be wearing the long pants…learned that the hard way in Ocala.

[@talldude5841]

Great show of FLA Jason. I was at Naples a month ago shortly after the cane went through. It ruined the beautiful beaches down there. My nephew lives there, and he told me last week that they are about done sifting the sand and soon the beaches will be back in business. I am going back down for a month or so in Feb. I prefer to ride my bike down there. Its easy because its so flat. I always see gators there. My favorite creatures are the Manatees there. Take care Jason, and thanks for sharing.

[@jamesosborne5950]

A nice warm hike is better then sitting on the couch any day . Great video

[@FollowThomas]

Myakka River State Park is such a beautiful place. I was there just a few days ago on my bike tour. I camped there but this is a gorgeous place to hike too. Great video as always 👍

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Hiked that a few years ago. I’m on my 2nd pair of Topo Ultradventures. Love ‘em! 👍😎

[@AmmoniteDragon]

Wow you have a high production quality

[@unclebilloutdoors136]

I thought matbe you get a couple shots of the Florida Skunk Ape! 😁 Cool area to hike through!

[@joelcarminati7822]

Thanks for the video Jason. Glad to see a little warm weather before we go in a deep freeze later this week. Looks like someone needs to do some boar hunting😂

[@kindleadventures83]

Nice landscape. Much different from Ohio. Ha! I don’t know if I’d be comfortable camping around that many snakes and gators. My tent would be sealed tight! Great video and thanks for sharing!

[@JourneyontheTrail]

Great trip video bud! Trail conditions definitely looked a little rough. I’ll be down there in a few days…still looking around for a day hike or two.

[@KentuckyWoodsman]

Looked like a tough Florida hike! The hurricane and wild hogs have sure done a lot of damage.

[@DMSAdventures]

So Rugged Mountain Mister and i hiked our section of the palmetto trail and it got down to 25 degrees!! Granted it was 2 back home but still... it was COLD!! Mister was impressed you were jogging while flying the drone! Great hike!! Did the shoes dry out ok?

[@JungleJayAdventures]

Myakka is epic! You gotta hit it around Memorial day. And if you want to see some gators, hit the Sink Hole. I have a couple of videos about that.

[@gabriele1975]

I lived in St. Petersburg Florida, most of my life up until recently. Always avoided Myakka state park because of the wildlife. It scared me! But I think I would brave it now. Nice trip report! Wish the trails were better maintained and maybe some hog hunters allowed in.

[@lorirober2536]

Lovely area! Is this the 1st time you hiked this area. I always wear long pants to cover my legs when hiking, no matter what state, helps protect from dreadful scratches and poison plants. I am enjoying your videos touring different towns and areas.

[@keepcharlottecountygreen150]

Funny. Floridians consider 70s and 80s perfect hiking conditions. If that area is where I was two weeks ago, that palmetto scrub was about two weeks away from peaking in wildflowers like St. John's wort, liatris, false foxglove, false vanilla, deertounge, goldenrod and paint brush. Tip: always wear long pants on a Florida hike for all the reasons you've stated.

[@mountainman.4478]

new sub. My wife and I hiked that area today. only ten-mile hike. but was a really nice New Year's Eve hike. nice and cool. what vest/pack you using what gear did you take? thanks. Happy New Year!!

[@roymeetsworld1]

seems like a great workout

[@davidt.3673]

Like whoa

[@common_man1337]

Hey Jason, just came across your channel through your plantar fasciitis video. I'm curious, can you walk around barefoot indoors now without pain? Trying to figure out what expectations are realistic with regard to my PF. Anyways, cool video! Hoping to be able to do longer walks in nature again myself in the future. ✌