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Bayard Point Conservation Area

Green Cove Springs   [29.976802,-81.639217]   7 miles

Bayard Point Conservation Area

Bayard Point Conservation Area preserves an untouched riverfront forest on the St. Johns River. Follow this route through the John P. Hall Nature Preserve to visit the river

Filed Under: Backpacking, Day Hikes, Hikes, North Florida, Trails, Water Management Areas Tagged With: Birding, Green Cove Springs, Observation Towers, Palatka, Primitive Camping, Riverfront, St. Augustine, St. Johns River, Wildflowers, Wildlife Viewing

Big Lagoon Hiking Trails

Big Lagoon State Park
Pensacola   [30.31089,-87.415857]   4.9 miles

Big Lagoon Hiking Trails

Near Perdido Key, Big Lagoon State Park is best known for its (really big) lagoon, but the scenic trail system through the scrub is a delight for hardy hikers, involving much trekking through soft white sand.

Filed Under: Day Hikes, Florida State Parks, Hikes, Loop Trails, Nature Trails, Northwest Florida Tagged With: Big Lagoon SP, Birding, Developed Camping, Dog-friendly, Favorites, Fishing, Florida State Parks, Gulf of Mexico, Lakefront, Observation Decks, Observation Towers, OptOutside, Pensacola, Picnic, Wildlife Viewing

Boca Ciega Millennium Park

Seminole   [27.832033,-82.810600]   1.3 miles

Boca Ciega Millennium Park

With its highlight an observation tower providing you a sweeping view of Boca Ciega Bay, Boca Ciega Millenium Park is a popular family-friendly getaway in Pinellas County

Filed Under: Central Florida, County Parks, Hikes, Loop Trails, Nature Trails, Parks Tagged With: Accessible, Birding, Boardwalks, Clearwater Beach, Dog-friendly, Family-friendly, Fishing, Observation Towers, OptOutside, Picnic, Playgrounds, Scenic, St. Petersburg

Cary Nature Trail

Cary State Forest
Bryceville   [30.399850,-81.926772]   1.4 miles

Cary Nature Trail

In the 3,413-acre Cary State Forest, the 1.4 mile Cary Nature Trail is hiking only, one among dozens of miles of multi-use trails, a great short walk for kids

Filed Under: Day Hikes, Florida State Forests, Hikes, Loop Trails, Nature Centers, Nature Trails, North Florida, Trails Tagged With: Amelia Island, Birding, Boardwalks, Dog-friendly, Family-friendly, Jacksonville, Observation Towers, Pitcher Plants, Primitive Camping, Wildflowers, Wildlife Viewing

Centennial Trail

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
Orchid Island   [27.803342,-80.429350]   0.8 miles

Centennial Trail

Designed the first National Wildlife Refuge in 1903, Pelican Island NWR celebrated its century mark by creating this short, scenic, accessible boardwalk for birding.

Filed Under: Central Florida, Hikes, National Wildlife Refuges, Nature Trails, Trails Tagged With: Accessible, Birding, Boardwalks, Botanical, Family-friendly, Fishing, Indian River Lagoon, Mangroves, Melbourne, Observation Towers, Pelican Island, Picnic, Sebastian, Vero Beach

CREW Corkscrew Marsh

Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed
Felda   [26.492046,-81.534029]   5 miles

CREW Corkscrew Marsh

Explore the northwestern boundary of Corkscrew Marsh – one corner of a massive conservation area surrounding Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and protecting the watershed feeding the swamp – on a series of trails that traverses through pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, and palm hammocks.

Filed Under: Backpacking, Day Hikes, Hikes, Loop Trails, Nature Trails, South Florida, Southwest Florida, Swamp Walks, Trails, Water Management Areas Tagged With: Big Cypress, Birding, Botanical, CREW, Fort Myers, Observation Towers, Picnic, Primitive Camping, Wildflowers, Wildlife Viewing

Cruickshank Trail

Merritt Island NWR
Titusville   [28.678159,-80.771798]   4.8 miles

Cruickshank Trail

The longest hiking trail at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, the 4.8-mile Allan Cruickshank Memorial Trail loops out to the Indian River Lagoon.

Filed Under: Central Florida, Day Hikes, Hikes, Loop Trails, National Wildlife Refuges, Trails Tagged With: Birding, Indian River Lagoon, Merritt Island, Merritt Island NWR, Observation Decks, Observation Towers, Titusville, Wildlife Viewing

Daggerwing Nature Center

South County Regional Park
Boca Raton   [26.379367,-80.225700]   0.6 miles

Daggerwing Nature Center

Behind Daggerwing Nature Center in busy South County Regional Park, an accessible boardwalk trail leads you into a remnant of tropical habitat with ancient trees.

Filed Under: County Parks, Hikes, Nature Centers, Nature Trails, Southeast Florida, Trails Tagged With: Accessible, Big Trees, Boardwalks, Boca Raton, Family-friendly, Observation Towers, Tropical Forests

Delnor-Wiggins Nature Trail

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Naples   [26.286711,-81.830422]   0.8 miles

Delnor-Wiggins Nature Trail

At the northernmost end of Naples, the breezy shores of Delnor-Wiggins State Park entice beachgoers and nature lovers to an observation tower, nature trail, and beach walk.

Filed Under: Beach Hikes, Florida State Parks, Hikes, Nature Trails, Southwest Florida, Trails Tagged With: Birding, Boardwalks, Delnor-Wiggins SP, Family-friendly, Fishing, getoutdoors, Gulf of Mexico, Mangroves, Naples, Observation Towers, Picnic

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Naples   [26.272348,-81.826197]   

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Swift tides rolling through Wiggins Pass define the northernmost beach of Naples, a spread of sun-drenched sand at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park within sight of a line of condos that stretch southward.

Filed Under: Florida State Parks, Launch points, Paddling, Parks, Southwest Florida Tagged With: Accessible, Birding, Boating, Family-friendly, Fishing, Naples, Observation Towers, Picnic, Scuba, Snorkeling, Swimming

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