Location: Lakeland [28.064133, -81.880533] 2.4 miles – ROUND-TRIP – moderate Follow US 92 east from Lakeland or west from Auburndale to find this large city park on the north side of the road. Turn north on Saddle Creek Park Road and follow it for 1 mile, passing a campground on the left. Bear right and follow the road to where it ends past the maintenance yard and restrooms at the trail kiosks.
Use mosquito protection for this hike—with all the water around you, mosquitoes are always present, especially at the prime times to see the birds.
