Atlantic Ridge Preserve River Hammock Trails
Stuart 4.8 milesCrowding close to the South Fork of the St. Lucie River, a network of hiking trails tunnels through the river hammocks of Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park for scenic views.
Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park
Stuart 4.8 milesProtecting what remains of the forested Atlantic Ridge between the Indian River and the St. Lucie River, this secluded state park is hidden behind subdivisions in Stuart.
Delaplane Preserve
Stuart 0.7 milesAn easy trail through pine flatwoods and mangrove marsh leads to an overlook at the confluence of waterways.
Halpatiokee Mountain Bike Trail
Stuart 7.5 milesAlong a 7.5-mile loop, the Mountain Bike Trail at Halpatiokee Regional Park mixes technical challenges and scenic views.
Halpatiokee Regional Park
Stuart milesBeyond its prominent ballfields, Halpatiokee Regional Park hides a rich network of hiking, off-road biking, and paddling trails along the South Fork of the St. Lucie River.
Hawks Hammock Preserve
Palm City 4.7 milesMiles of multi-use trails wander across an expanse of South Florida pine flatwoods wedged between the Green Ridge and Interstate 95 west of Stuart.
Kiplinger Conservancy
Palm City 3.0 milesA network of well-maintained trails surrounds a gopher tortoise sanctuary, meandering several miles across a wild mosaic of pine flatwoods and ephemeral marshes.
Kiplinger Preserve
Stuart 1.2 milesTunnel through mangroves after pausing to watch birds in a freshwater wetland in this habitat-rich preserve along the St. Lucie River.
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.
South Fork Nature Trail
Stuart 3.1 milesAlong one of the Treasure Coast's most scenic waterways, the South Fork Nature Trail shows off the best side of the South Fork of the St. Lucie River.
St. Lucie Lock and Dam
Stuart 1.0 milesAt a complex spanning the St. Lucie Lock and Dam, a yellow blazed loop trail winds north through a shady palm hammock carpeted with ferns and wild coffee.