De Soto Nature Trail

De Soto National Memorial

The Nature Trail at De Soto National Memorial winds along the shoreline and through several Florida ecosystems, including a mangrove forest.

Directions:

De Soto National Memorial is located at the northern terminus of 75th Street North West, Bradenton, Florida. 

Visitors can reach the park from I-75 or I-275. From I-75 follow State Road 64 west (also Manatee Avenue), for approximately twelve miles to 75th Street West. Turn right (north) onto 75th Street West, and proceed two and five-tenths miles to the park entrance and the terminus of 75th Street.

From I-275 exit 1, follow US-19 into Bradenton. Turn west onto State Road 64, for approximately five miles to 75th Street West. Turn right (north) onto 75th Street West, and proceed two and five-tenths miles to the park entrance and the terminus of 75th Street.