Rivers Road Preserve
Naples 1.5 milesNestled within a setting of suburban neighborhoods and golf courses, Rivers Road Preserve is a slice of sanctuary for endangered species alongside a crucial wildlife corridor.
Rockdale Pineland Preserve
Miami 1.2 milesAn island of conservation land among residential neighborhoods showcases a rare habitat and the endangered species that rely on this natural community to thrive.
Rocky Creek Trails Nature Preserve
Tampa 1.0 milesAdjacent to the to the multi-use Upper Tampa Bay Trail, Rocky Creek Trails Nature Preserve offers a short hiking-only stroll through a surprisingly diverse plant community.
Rosemary Scrub Natural Area
Boynton Beach 0.4 milesWithin a patch of sand pine scrub, a short loop traverses natural landscapes on the Atlantic Coastal Ridge along an accessible pathway.
Round Island Riverside Park
Vero Beach 2.5 milesTrails, boardwalks, and a boat launch on Round Island provide excellent opportunities to explore coastal habitats and spot manatees in the Indian River Lagoon.
Saarinen Preserve
Gainesville 1.2 milesAt Saarinen Preserve near Newberry, a series of color-coded loops wander across mixed pine and hardwood hammock communities teeming with wildlife.
Sand Pine Trail, Big Lagoon State Park
Pensacola 3.1 milesImmersed in an intriguing blend of habitats in a coastal setting, this uplands hiking loop at Big Lagoon State Park showcases a variety of birds and native plants.
Santa Fe River Preserve
Alachua 1.3 milesA relaxed hike in a wooded preserve, the Blue Trail at Santa Fe River Preserve crosses sandhills and shady oak hammocks to reach the bluffs of its namesake river.
Santa Fe River Preserve Gracy Trail
Alachua 2.1 milesPeaceful pathways wind alongside a tranquil creek through shady woodlands, offering a quiet hike among the timid wildlife that call the Santa Fe River Basin home.
Savannas Hawks Bluff Trail
Jensen Beach 1.3 milesScramble up and down the Atlantic Coastal Ridge on this hike with scenic views of the southern end of the freshwater basin marshes stretching from Fort Pierce to Jensen Beach.
Sawgrass Island Preserve
Umatilla 7.7 milesAt Sawgrass Island Preserve, loop trails cross uplands along a vast grassy wetland on the north edge of Lake Yale, spanning flatwoods, lush hardwood hammocks, and restored sandhills.
Sawgrass Lake Park
St. Petersburg 1.9 milesExplore a maple swamp and an oak hammock on a pair of family-friendly loops along boardwalks and footpaths that lead to a tower on Sawgrass Lake.