Matheson Hammock Park
Miami milesA tropical retreat along the coast of Coral Gables, Matheson Hammock Park has two distinct sides: a wild slice of the ancient Miami Hammock and a waterfront with a man-made atoll on Biscayne Bay.
Matheson Hammock Trails
Miami 1.4 milesOne of the wilder places showcasing a remaining piece of the ancient Miami Hammock, the Hammock Trails at Matheson Hammock Park immerses you in a tropical forest.
Mayor Carl T. Langford Park
Orlando 1.0 milesA maze of paved trails provides an urban hike through hammocks of ancient live oaks and natural green spaces at this City of Orlando park.
McCarty Ranch Preserve
Port St. Lucie 4.5 milesNear the outskirts of Port St. Lucie, this city-run preserve presents a variety of opportunities for outdoor recreation, from camping and hiking, to fishing, kayaking, and disc golf.
McDonald Canal
Providing paddlers and boaters access to the Apopka-Beauclair Canal, the McDonald Canal Boat Ramp is a quiet spot for a picnic lunch and birding stop.
McIntosh Preserve
Plant City 2.4 milesA tall observation tower is the centerpiece of this tucked-away preserve featuring miles of well-marked, family-friendly, ADA accessible trails.
Mead Botanical Garden
Winter Park 1.0 milesEstablished as a camellia showcase, this public garden has a nature trail first built in 1956 to explore natural habitats within a 47-acre urban forest.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
With recreational activities ranging from hiking to biking, boating, fishing, and bioluminscent kayaking, Florida's top destination for birding is also home to Kennedy Space Center.
Micanopy Native American Heritage Preserve
Micanopy 0.8 milesOn the high ground above Lake Tuscawilla, an ancient village once stood. The Micanopy Native American Heritage Preserve is dedicated to its memory and preservation.
Micco Scrub Sanctuary
Palm Bay 3.1 milesHike the best part of two loops across former ranchland amid scrub, flatwoods, and seasonally wet prairies on this 3.1 mile hike at Micco Scrub Sanctuary.
Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park
Ormond Beach 1.2 milesWith access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Halifax River, this county park in Ormond-by-the-Sea has surprisingly hilly terrain in its lush coastal forest.
Military Reservations
Federal and state lands managed by the military but open for outdoor recreation.