Lake Talquin State Park
On the shores of Lake Talquin, a vast reservoir filling gaps in a deeply folded landscape west of Tallahassee, it's easy to imagine you're in the Appalachians.
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge
Six miles of trails meander through wide open spaces preserved for wintering waterfowl at 21,500-acre Lake Woodruff NWR along the St. Johns River.
Leffis Key Preserve
Bradenton Beach 0.8 milesDiscover the spectacular beauty of a coastal mangrove forest on a network of boardwalks along Sarasota Bay at the base of a 26-foot-hill with an outstanding view.
Lemon Bay Park
Englewood 4.5 milesExplore the edges of Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve in this Sarasota County Park with more than 4 miles of trails - including accessible trails - winding through coastal habitats.
Lester Finley Trail
Osprey 1.1 milesA gentle barrier-free nature trail, the Lester Finley Trail along South Creek is an excellent starting point to explore natural habitats within Oscar Scherer State Park.
Lettuce Lake Park
Tampa 1.8 milesAt the north edge of Tampa, Lettuce Lake Park protects 240 acres along the Hillsborough River, with a loop trail and boardwalk that shows off cypress swamps and uplands.
Limestone Creek Natural Area
Jupiter 1.1 milesCentered on pine flatwoods along a historic creek basin lined with mangroves, Limestone Creek Natural Area is a green gem in a busy corner of Jupiter.
Loblolly Woods Nature Park
Gainesville 3.0 milesProtecting 159 acres of lush forests along the confluence of Possum Creek and Hogtown Creek, Loblolly Woods Nature Park is a beauty spot in urban Gainesville.
Long Creek Nature Preserve
Palm Coast 0.7 milesSpanning between College Waterway and Long Creek in Palm Coast, this nine acre nature preserve offers paddlers access to both as well as an accessible loop between the two.
Lower Suwannee NWR
One of Florida's more remote National Wildlife Refuges, the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge spans two counties, protecting over 30 miles of coastline along the Big Bend.
Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area
Palm Beach Gardens 31.2 milesEscape to a vast watery wilderness where you can hike, bike, or paddle through Northern Everglades habitats on the outskirts of residential Palm Beach County
Lynn Haven Bayou Park & Preserve
Panama City 2.3 milesProtecting habitat for the endangered Panama City crayfish, this waterfront park and preserve edges the marshy rim of McKitchen's Bayou and the open waters of North Bay.