Shingle Creek Trailhead — Attraction in Kissimmee

BRING A LIGHT. ESPECIALLY since the trails open after school hours! If you spend a few hours in, you can easily get caught in the dark! The trails are long, and sun can go down fast. Since i always keep a light and compass on me for hikes like this, it didnt bother me to make my way back in darkness, but those woods could be frightening to someone not used to that. Miles of different trails, biking areas, from wooded to palmetto shrub areas. Very little trash, but bring a shopping bag to help clean up the small amount of debris. Lots of wildlife to see/hear. Only downside, was I did see a couple who may have been homeless, man was nice, but seemed a bit drunk, and woman was 30m off the path in a marshy area with her pants down peeing (maybe inappropriate, but I get it, can be a long walk) but she was screaming, and not in a hidden spot. I walk with a "gun dog", who always notices if we have company before i do, and otherwise feel safe from animals, but if it was an hour later in the dark, that might have startled me. There are also definitely coyotes some ways in. Never saw them, but could hear a pack of them after dusk, and smelled scent of something trailing us OTw back. Make sure to pack a light, water, and some type of legal protection if going anywhere close to sundown. Doesn't bother me, but just keep in mind that it looks close to homes, but it goes for miles, and the last half mile out is through a very dark wooded area. Overall great experience. Been 3 times and still feel like I have...

This trail is absolutely gorgeous and well-shaded by the tall trees. It starts with a boardwalk, then has some regular walking paths and bridges. The scenery with the sun peeking through the trees is really magical.

When you get there, there is plenty of parking near the trailhead behind Hunter’s Creek Middle School. The trail was very easy to find, but that entrance does not open until 4:30pm during weekdays, so keep that in mind.

There were pretty purple water hyacinths blooming on the creek. We saw a woodpecker, an armadillo, an egret, some turtles, a medium-sized black snake, squirrels, cypress trees, ferns, and so many little lizards.

We took a right at the fork in the road and walked the trail until we reached the power lines, which are about 0.5 miles from the start of the trail. Then we walked back to the fork and went the other direction for 10-15 minutes. Even in a relatively short distance, we got to see so much!

I would definitely recommend this hike for anyone looking to enjoy nature and take some cool photos. If you have the time, walk slowly and keep an eye out...

Great quick mtb ride if you dont have time to go to Alafia or Mt Dora. BUT BE CAREFUL, ITS RAINING AND GATOR MATING SEASON the trails are not very well kept and are now flooded because of the rain. I tripped going over a overflowed part of the trail and fell into ankle high water, no big deal. But on my way back, I stopped to remove the branch that made me trip, and as I look to the left, I see this 5ft to 6ft gator coming at me very silently. I jumped and started to run away when she snapped at the branch I had in my hand. She then came out of the water and started to chase me as I tried to get back on my bike. When I called the Florida fish and wildlife, I was told that most likely she had a nest near the trail and that the gator couldn't be removed because there a most likely 20 more near the area. But if the gator hurts anybody. So until raining season and gator mating season is over, I will probably just go ride Alafia because is heavily monitored and...