Parking here is difficult and there is a lot of trash along the main canal. Some of the trails into the preserve are nice. Unfortunately a lot of the fishermen here leave lots of trash. Doesnt seem to be very much city or county upkeep. As a fellow fisherman it makes me ashamed when we abuse our natural spaces like this. Pack in, pack out. Attached pictures are of the least trashy place that I found to get my line wet.
This preserve is a separate property from Matheson Hammock Park. This preserve named R Hardy Matheson County Preserve is a peaceful hike that runs along a dredge canal that leads out to the Biscayne Bay. The 2 mile round trip hike is fairly easy and the terrain is just a gravel dirt road. You definitely will spot beautiful birds in this location as its one of Miamis largest remaining mangrove coast. Not much of a scenic hike until you arrive to the end where you arrive at ocean point view.The view is just beautiful, with glass waters leading you up to the horizon where you can see downtown Miami just across the edge. The sad part is that the county doesnt take much care of this property as there was lots and lots of garbage when you arrive at ocean point view. Garbage cans have not been picked up when I went on a early morning hike. There was garbage all around and outside the garbage cans. That was my only take away from this trip. There is no parking here. You would have to park somewhere nearby and then walk here. I parked at the Pinecrest Branch Library because I felt it was the best public option to park at without the risk of being towed. From here though, it turns the hike into a total of 4 miles(round trip) Take a water bottle as you would probably be walking for about 2 to 3 hours.
Could be more to do. Beautiful nature but raw for the hardore nature lovers. Good marina, crazy boat ramp worthy of comedy show admission.
Nice but needs to be cleaned. Beautiful view of downtown and Key Biscayne at the end of the trail.
This is a beautiful park. Ive been coming here for years. Theres opportunity for minor hiking and cycling. You can also go kayaking in the bay or swimming in the atoll beach area. They have a marina where you can store or launch your boat. Also, theres a company that rents kayaks and paddle boards; they give lessons too.
Well the entrance to that trail is a bit hidden, the trails itself is nice to ride, the final destination is stinky and dirty. The old bunker is just some feets to the left of the main trail.
Nice place to walk and fishing, sad that is so much litter, people leave there trash there cans bottles food...
Nice view at the end of the trail. But the tail needs heavy maintenance (it should really be paved or at least packed with roller), there is trash everywhere and it smells of human feces and urine. Cant we send a crew to clean this place??
Lets just say that its better going for yourself to see. the view is out of this world
Its a park with a trail that leads to a decent ocean view. In South Florida thats not easy to find.
You feel the nature in that preserve. It is so relaxing walking in there.
Nice place to walk and nature watch.
Beautiful park with great ocean views. Cool places to go in the park.
Great bike trails. Had an amazing time with all my friends
Nice place. Calm like paradise
Great service
We have more than fifty years of enjoying this gem of park. Take your time. Swim, sail, boating, fishing too. Bicycle access too.
Enjoyed it very much very peaceful and beautiful.
Very nice but a lot of mosquitoes
First time disappointed with breakfast bacon. Cooked too long...had no taste. Apples were the best part of the meal.
Great place to spend a day with the family
Easy Marina to get in and out
Great place to relax. Perfect for kids.
Good place for walking and fishing.
Very relaxing spot
Very nice place to enjoy if you want to avoid HEAVY traffic difficulties and fees at the beach!!!
Great boat launch site, but too many people on the weekends.
Nice marina, an enclosed beach, reataurant, and nice place to walk/exercise around.
A local staple park. Great public boat ramp location.
Great pleace to go with the family and escape the everyday grind. Your not off the grid but it makes you feel like it.
I wasnt there stupid snoopy. Stay out of my business nosey
Decent park, but there are much nicer beach spots
Beautiful views
Amazing Place
There is nothing ther other than ramp for boats, and a marina, since the Hurricane 2017, there is not restaurant and the beach is destroyed, no one in the City take care of that.
The marina has good docks and parking.
Really spooky at night
Very secluded beautiful
Great place to go and enjoy nature.
Lovely place
Good place and fres
Fish spot
Love this place.
Nice
Good
Nice
Beautiful!
Great Place
Great fishing
Great hidden gem in Miami!
Great atmosphere
Beautiful area