Trails Information
Adventures from marsh to sea
- Spotted Seatrout
Fish or go birding from your kayak in a great brackish marsh full of life. Pitch your tent right on the beach, and then go shark fishing in the surf. Outdoor adventures come together where the marsh meets the Gulf at Sea Rim State Park.
Contact us to ask about our all-terrain wheelchair, available for your use in the park.
Trails
This list may not include all trails in the park.
| Trail | Distance | Time | Difficulty | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Paddling Trail | 11.7 mi. (round trip) | 4 hrs. | Challenging | Paddling this trail provides both a fitness challenge and a tour of the park’s network of marsh channels. |
| Moderate Paddling Trail | 4.7 mi. (round trip) | 2 hrs. | Moderate | This trail allows you to build your stamina and begin a tour of the marshes. |
| Easy Paddling Trail | 1.8 mi. (round trip) | 1 hr. | Easy | This trail provides beginning paddlers with an introduction to the tranquil waters of the marsh. |
| Gambusia Nature Trail Boardwalk | 0.9 mi. | 20 min. | Easy | Named for the Gambusia fish you’ll see along the way, the marsh boardwalk offers great wildlife viewing. |
| Dune Boardwalk | 0.1 mi. | 5 min. | Easy | The Gulf opens before you from this walkway connecting the marshes to the beach. |
Points of Interest
GPS coordinates shown in decimal degrees.
| Point | Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dune Marsh Transition | 29.6745° | -94.0441° | This spot on the dune boardwalk offers a great vantage point from which to observe where the marsh transitions to the beach. |
| Wildlife Viewing Platform | 29.6970° | -94.0266° | Take a break from your paddling trip and enjoy the wildlife of Fence Lake from this elevated platform. |
| Bird Viewing | 29.6784° | -94.0329° | The northeast end of the Gambusia Nature Trail Boardwalk offers a secluded area ideal for birding. |
| 10-Mile Cut and Teal Flats | 29.7232° | -94.0343° | Fifty years of tidal subsidence covered this spot with water. The once-narrow path of the cut now opens up in many places. |
| Crabbing | 29.6845° | -94.0329° | This is an easily accessible and productive spot for catching blue crab. |
| Platform Flats | 29.7083° | -94.0398° | This brackish lake provides a vital breeding ground and nursery for many game fish and shellfish. |
Staying Safe
- Know your limits. Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent and appropriate clothing/hiking shoes.
- Drink plenty of water. Your body quickly loses fluids when you’re on the trail. Bring a quart of water per hour of activity.
- Tell others where you’ll be. If possible, avoid exploring alone. Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
- Wear a life jacket. The law requires that all children under age 13 wear one with adult supervision while boating.
- Be careful in the boat. Upon entering or exiting a canoe or kayak, stay low, move slowly, and hold on to both sides of the boat.
Trail Etiquette
- Trash your trash. Keep the park natural. Pack out all of your trash and Leave No Trace.
- Leave feeding to nature. Feeding wild animals will make them sick and more likely to harm people.
- Take only memories and pictures. Please don’t disturb or remove any of the park’s plants, animals or artifacts.
- Primitive camping is allowed. Check with park HQ for information on areas where you may camp.
- Horseback riding is allowed on the beach. Please check with park HQ for more information on where you may ride.
- Keep pets on leashes for their safety, and to protect wildlife. We discourage pets on paddling trails due to alligators.
