Trails
Almost 50 miles of walking, biking, and paddling trails exist at the refuge. In some areas, visitors will be sharing multi-use trails with hikers, bicyclists, horseback riders, vehicles, and pet walkers. Please be respectful when approaching other trail users.
Pet walking is only allowed on the Perimeter Levee, accessible from any boat ramp parking lot.
Trail Head: Visitor CenterTrail Users: Pedestrians only; ADA AccessibleSpecial Features: Take a stroll along an elevated boardwalk in a cypress swamp to see what Florida’s habitats used to look like many years ago. The cypress swamp acts like nature’s sponge by catching and slowly filtering rainwater on its way south. Depending on the time of year, visitors may see or hear owls, pig frogs, pileated woodpeckers, raccoons, wading birds, river otters, or even an occasional alligator.Length: 0.4 milesSurface: Elevated wooden boardwalk
Trail Length (mi)
0.36
Trail Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
30 Minutes
Route Type
Loop
Suitability
Kid friendly
Wheelchair friendly
Trail Head: Visitor CenterTrail Users: Pedestrians only; ADA AccessibleSpecial Features: Take a stroll along an elevated boardwalk in a cypress swamp to see what Florida’s habitats used to look like many years ago. The cypress swamp acts like nature’s sponge by catching and slowly filtering rainwater on its way south. Depending on the time of year, visitors may see or hear owls, pig frogs, pileated woodpeckers, raccoons, wading birds, river otters, or even an occasional alligator.Length: 0.4 milesSurface: Elevated wooden boardwalk
Trail Length (mi)
0.90
Trail Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Time
45 Minutes
Route Type
Loop
Trail Activities
Suitability
Kid friendly