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oliviakellis
July 1, 2024
Hiking
Lake Okeechobee offers a unique experience as Florida's largest freshwater lake and the tenth-largest in the U.S. It spans 730 square miles but is only about 9 feet deep, it’s too vast to see across and is fed primarily by the Kissimmee River. The lake touches Glades, Okeechobee, Martin, Palm Beach, and Hendry counties, all meeting near its center. Historically, the Calusa called it "Mayaimi," meaning "big water." The name "Okeechobee" comes from Hitchiti words for "water" and "big".
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25.2km
06:18
10m
10m
Hike a difficult 15.6-mile section of the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, offering panoramic views and wildlife spotting opportunities.
Hard
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Elevation 10 m
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Saturday 16 May
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