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Really nice natural trails and park. There is a great mix of both dirt and boardwalk trails. The beautiful boardwalk path leads to a nice lakeside dock at Lake Apopka. The views are spectacular! Very cool and informative exhibit center/museum. Everything is free! Can’t beat that! As with any other nature trail in Florida, be prepared in advance for biting insects - mosquitoes, horseflies, ticks, etc! Do not wear perfume.
Folks who don’t like snakes: be warned you may encounter snakes. I have twice, and one was a coral snake (check out the pics).
At the Lake Apopka section of the boardwalk, look carefully along the sides just before the dock - small, young adult gators and turtles like to hang close to the sides. Very large gators will also hang in the lake no too far from the dock.
Folks who don’t like snakes: be warned you may encounter snakes. I have twice, and one was a coral snake (check out the pics).
At the Lake Apopka section of the boardwalk, look carefully along the sides just before the dock - small, young adult gators and turtles like to hang close to the sides. Very large gators will also hang in the lake no too far from the dock.
This is one of the best nature preserves in Central Florida. There are nice walking paths where you can see different birds and gopher tortoises as well as a boardwalk down to Lake Apopka. They have special events throughout the year, including seeing fireflies at night. The trails and the boardwalk are easily accessible. Be sure to look for alligators, snakes, skinks, and more as you walk along the boardwalk.
Went with my son for a beautiful summer day. Got to see alligators, dragonflies, butterflies, birds, amazing flora and fauna! Highly recommend, take water w you though!
Not dog friendly. Wouldn't want to bring dog though, the boardwalk ground is very hot to walk on.
But still really nice to visit. Didn't see many animals though.
But still really nice to visit. Didn't see many animals though.
Amazing nature preserve with trails, history and a small museum. I would recommend talking to the volunteers at the museum to get more info in the history of the place, Lake Apopka and some animals in the area. Taking a walk on the trails protected by the trees is a great way to start.
There’s an old sink hole inside the place.
No dogs (service dogs allowed) or cycling is allowed. However the main entrance is located just at the Orange Trail.
There’s an old sink hole inside the place.
No dogs (service dogs allowed) or cycling is allowed. However the main entrance is located just at the Orange Trail.
My husband and I decided to explore the preserve for our nature walk this week and I’m very happy we drove a bit out of our way for it. It was very peaceful, not a ton of people and it is lush with greenery. Highly recommend decompressing here. Their boardwalk path leads you to an open dock right on the water. So beautiful.
Such a nice spot to take a short walk and unwind. They have a lovely boardwalk that takes you out to a little pavilion on the lake. They have a nice educational center as well with a native plant garden. One of the dirt trails focuses on birding and has educational signs about birds. Highly recommended for shorter walks!
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