One of the rare places in South Florida where you can experience five habitats in just one mile of hiking, Hawks Bluff Trail at Savannas Preserve State Park shows off the highlight of this … [Read more...]
Florida Trail, Henry Creek to Okeechobee
Arcing northward along the shoreline of Lake Okeechobee, this paved segment of the Florida Trail – known locally as the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail – offers spectacular sweeping views of the open … [Read more...]
Rocky Point Hammock
An oasis of tropical hammock in a sea of suburbia, Rocky Point Hammock is perched along the Atlantic Coastal Ridge in Port Salerno, south of Stuart. This unique location creates an appealing mix of … [Read more...]
Seabranch Preserve State Park
Seabranch Preserve State Park encompasses nearly 1,000 acres along the Intracoastal Waterway south of Stuart, and protects several critical habitats in an area overrun with coastal development. In … [Read more...]
Oak Hammock Park
Buried in a sea of development, Oak Hammock Park is one of those little gems that shouldn't be missed. The canopy of centuries-old live oaks is a strong counterpoint to the surrounding manicured lawns … [Read more...]
Jonathan Dickinson State Park – Kitching Creek Loop
Brilliant pink orchids. The clatter of sandhill cranes. Ferns rising from depression marshes. Cabbage palms shading your campsite. These are reasons to head into the woods on the second of two stacked … [Read more...]
Jonathan Dickinson State Park – Hobe Mountain Trail
Catch a sweeping view from an observation tower atop the highest natural hill south of Lake Okeechobee, a vantage point that lets you survey a broad swath of landscape from the Atlantic Ocean to the … [Read more...]
Jonathan Dickinson State Park – East Loop Trail
For backpackers headed to the urban southeastern part of the Florida, Jonathan Dickinson State Park provides more than 11,000 acres to roam on a series of three trails maintained by the Florida Trail … [Read more...]
Florida Trail, Ocean to Lake: DuPuis to Corbett
Deep in the heart of the Ocean-to-Lake Greenway, this 9.7 mile segment of the Florida Trail bridging DuPuis Reserve and Corbett WMA is one of the most wild and scenic treks in southeastern Florida. … [Read more...]
Florida Trail, Ocean to Lake: DuPuis Reserve
Anchoring the western end of the Ocean-to-Lake section of the Florida Trail, DuPuis Reserve is accessed "the back way" by backpackers via the NENA (North Everglades Natural Area) Trailhead along US … [Read more...]
