🌿 Gordon River Greenway to Baker Park | Morning Hike & Lunch 🥾

Join us for another beautiful morning exploring Southwest Florida! This time, we’re heading to Gordon River Greenway for a scenic 4–5 mile hike, followed by lunch at one of our favorite local spots, Lake Park Diner!

We’ll begin at the northern entrance off Goodlette-Frank Road and make our way south toward Baker Park before turning around and heading back to our starting point.

Along the way, we’ll enjoy shaded pathways, elevated boardwalks, lush native vegetation, and beautiful views of the surrounding wetlands. Keep your eyes open for birds, turtles, butterflies, and other wildlife that call this area home!

Unlike some of our more adventurous wet hikes, this will be a relatively easy, mostly flat walk along maintained trails and pathways. It’s a great opportunity to get outdoors, get some exercise, and enjoy the company of fellow nature enthusiasts.

📍 Meeting Location

Gordon River Greenway, Goodlette-Frank Road Entrance

1590 Goodlette-Frank Road
Naples, FL 34102

Enter from Goodlette-Frank Road near the Naples Zoo and continue toward the back parking area, where the canoe and kayak launch is located. We’ll meet there.

Please note: We are NOT meeting at the Golden Gate Parkway entrance.

🥾 Hike Details

• Start: 8:30 AM sharp
• Finish: Approximately 11:00 AM
• Distance: Approximately 4–5 miles round-trip
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate, primarily due to distance
• Terrain: Mostly flat, paved pathways, maintained trails, and elevated boardwalks
• Route: Gordon River Greenway toward Baker Park and back

🎒 What to Bring

Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat, and bug spray. October mornings in Southwest Florida can still be warm and humid, so come prepared!

🍽️ Lunch Afterwards | Lake Park Diner

After our hike, we’ll head over to Lake Park Diner, one of our favorite local restaurants, for a well-deserved lunch!

📍 944 7th Avenue N, Naples, FL 34102

Estimated arrival: 11:15–11:30 AM

Lake Park Diner offers a great variety of options, from lighter bites and salads to sandwiches, burgers, and heartier meals. With casual walk-up ordering and outdoor seating, it’s a wonderful place to relax and catch up after our morning on the trails.