Hiking on Hontoon Island

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Discover the beauty of Hontoon Island State Park by exploring one of our many nature trails. Evidence of Native American habitation over thousands of years can be witnessed as visitors hike through the park.

The Hammock Hiking Nature Trail is our most popular hiking path that leads you on a 3-mile round-trip journey to an ancient shell mound. 

Please stay on the designated trails and enjoy various natural communities including mesic flatwoods, floodplain forest and hydric hammock.

Enjoy natural features including a 300 year-old live oak tree at Bear Tree Landing and the serene atmosphere of Snake Creek.

You can pick up a hiking map at the ranger station. 

We recommend you bring:

• Plenty of water, sunscreen, insect repellent and snacks.
• Map, compass and cellphone.

Our trails are pet friendly and bikes are welcome on all trails, except the Hammock Hiking Nature Trail and the Pine Run Trail.

The park offers free entry and a park ferry is available to bring you back and forth from the island.