Cones Dike Trail
Micanopy 8.0 milesTo fully immerse in the vastness of Paynes Prairie, follow the Cones Dike Trail, the longest of the footpaths that leads out into the prairie.
Conner Preserve newest Pasco hiking destination
Now that the management plan for South Florida Water Management District’s Conner Preserve has been approved, opening the preserve to trail-based recreation is the first order of business. A trail system will be completed by fall. This Pasco County …
Conservatory Park
Bradenton 0.7 milesA place for nature play, Conservatory Park is a 55 acre family-friendly patch of wild in the thick of suburbia along the Bradenton-Sarasota border with an accessible loop hike.
Coot
One of the most common birds you'll see in Florida's marshes, coots are among the noisiest. When they take off, they look like they're running on water before they launch into the sky.
Coral Cove
Jupiter 0.5 milesA spectacular example of a rare type of Florida coastline, Coral Cove features a dramatic rocky shoreline carved into unusual shapes by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
Cormorant
Cormorants can be easily confused with the anhinga, but are a more social bird. You’ll see them hanging out in groups.
Couples and Backpacking
There are many pluses to backpacking as a couple. Having a compatible partner smooths out a lot of logistical worries and reduces the weight you need to carry.
Crandon Park
Miami 4.4 milesWith two miles of oceanfront on Biscayne Bay, Crandon Park melds a classic Miami beach experience with an immersion in nature.
Crane Point Hammock
Part native, part cultivated, Crane Point Hammock is 63 acres of tropical hammock in the heart of Marathon, with one of the most extensive trail networks in the Florida Keys.
Crews Lake Wilderness Park
Spring Hill 2.6 milesPopular for picnics under the live oaks and fishing on the placid waters of Crews Lake, this wilderness park shares beauty and shade along its nature trails.
Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Protecting more than 6,700 acres of Key Largo to provide prime habitat for the endangered American crocodile, Crocodile Lake NWR has a small visitor complex where you can learn about species conservation at the refuge.
Crooked River Preserve
Clermont 1.7 milesOn a 1.7-mile loop, Crooked River Preserve showcases a wide variety of habitats in a short hike on the northernmost extent of the Lake Wales Ridge in Clermont.