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Fakahatchee ferns

Observation Towers

Sandhill Crane Loop

Lake in Loxahatchee Slough

Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area  |  Palm Beach Gardens
( 26.8529, -80.2152 )      4.8 miles

Discover the wild beauty of the Sandhill Crane Tract of Loxahatchee Slough on this soggy loop hike through swamps, prairies, and to a tall observation tower with panoramic views

Sawgrass Lake Park

Footpath leading through ferns

St. Petersburg      ( 27.83891, -82.66777 )      1.9 miles

Explore a maple swamp and an oak hammock on a pair of family-friendly loops along boardwalks and footpaths that lead to a tower on Sawgrass Lake

Seminole Ranch Snake Creek Levee

Clouds reflecting in wetlands

Seminole Ranch Conservation Area  |  Mims
( 28.630965,-80.947454 )      1.4 miles

At the north end of Seminole Ranch Conservation Area, this 1.4-mile round-trip leads to an observation tower with an extensive panorama across Loughman Lake and Salt Lake.

Stokes Landing Conservation Area

Stokes Landing Conservation Area

St. Augustine      ( 29.999881, -81.360972 )      2.7 miles

Stokes Landing provides an outdoor classroom for local schools and panoramic views of the salt marshes along the Tolomato River north of St. Augustine

Sunnyhill Levee Trail

Trail shelter with bike at marsh

Sunnyhill Restoration Area  |  Weirsdale
( 28.993687,-81.834440 )      7.5 miles

A linear path along the channelized Ocklawaha River, the Levee Trail at Sunnyhill Restoration Area stretches 7.5 miles from SR 42 north to Moss Bluff.

Sunnyhill Observation Tower Hike

Sunnyhill Marsh

Sunnyhill Restoration Area  |  Weirsdale
( 28.993687,-81.834440 )      2.0 miles

A 2 mile hike to a humble climb up a small observation tower leads to an incredible panorama of marsh at Sunnyhill Restoration Area.

Sunnyhill Restoration Area

Expanse of marsh with blue skies above

Ocklawaha River  |  Weirsdale
( 28.993687,-81.834440 )      25.4 miles

Edging the eastern shore of the Ocklawaha River north of Lake Griffin, Sunnyhill Restoration Area protects the channelized river’s historic floodplain.

Ten Thousand Islands Marsh Trail

Ten Thousand Islands Marsh Trail

Ten Thousand Islands NWR  |  Everglades City
( 25.974144, -81.554085 )      2.4 miles

On the Marsh Trail, immerse yourself in the mangrove maze of the Ten Thousand Islands on a trail that takes you to places you’d normally only see from a boat.

Three Lakes WMA

Prairie landscape in Florida

Kenansville      ( 27.927929, -81.122952 )      36.8 miles

Protecting nearly 64,000 acres south of the Orlando metro along the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area is a delight for birders and hikers.

Wacahoota Trail

Tower at Paynes Prairie

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park  |  Micanopy
( 29.5484, -82.2914 )      0.7 miles

Savor the view from five stories up as you scan the horizon for wild horses from the observation tower on the south rim of Paynes Prairie

Wall Springs Park

Wall Springs Park spring basin

Tarpon Springs      ( 28.1069,-82.7711 )      1.1 miles

Along the Pinellas Trail, Wall Springs Park showcases a historic spring and mangroves along the Gulf of Mexico

West Lake Park

West Lake Hollywood

Hollywood      ( 26.030841, -80.129812 )      6.0 miles

Explore both the wild and mild sides of an urban mangrove jungle at West Lake Park by hiking, biking, or paddling this outstanding Florida Water

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