Florida Hikes

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Glass wall with etchings of plants and interpretation

Environmental Education

Florida parks and preserves where an environmental education center enables visitors to learn more about habitats and history before taking to the trails.

Brooker Creek Preserve

Tarpon Springs   4.3 miles

The largest nature preserve in Pinellas County, Brooker Creek Preserve protects a mosaic of vanishing habitats while interpreting their value along 6.2 miles of trails.

Doc Ehrhart Sanctuary

Melbourne Beach   1.0 miles

Home to a gentle mile loop through coastal habitats on the Barrier Island Trail, Doc Ehrhart Sanctuary is a gateway to Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge.

Morningside Nature Center

Gainesville   4.6 miles

Since 1970, Morningside Nature Center has been Gainesville's flagship nature park, protecting the largest stand of longleaf pine savanna remaining within city limits.

Palatka Water Works

Palatka   0.7 miles

On the grounds of the Water Works Environmental Education Center, explore the historic Palatka Water Works and a short interpretive trail dedicated to William Bartram's travels as Puc Puggy, the Flower Hunter.

Pine Jog Wetlands Hammock Trail

West Palm Beach   0.5 miles

An outdoor classroom for schoolchildren, Pine Jog Environmental Center is also open to the public to explore the deeply forested 135-acre urban property on an array of short nature trails.

Sams House at Pine Island

Merritt Island   2.8 miles

A delightful immersion into the natural side of Merritt Island, the trails at Sams House at Pine Island range from mild to wild as they delve into habitats along the Indian River Lagoon.