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A peaceful trail full of historical signage about the coastal wetland, early inhabitants, and wildlife.


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Map Key

0.6

Miles

0.9

KM

Point to Point

28' 9 m

High

12' 4 m

Low

21' 7 m

Up

23' 7 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · River/Creek · Wildlife

Family Friendly This is a short, easy trail that is combined wide dirt path and boardwalk.

Need to Know

The parking lot is very small. If it is full, there is optional streetside parking along fence.

Description

The trail begins with a boardwalk in the maritime forest with beautiful Cyprus and other hardwood trees decorated in Spanish moss. About a tenth of a mile along the trail, the Overlook Trail heads west along a dirt path that leads to the intercoastal waterway and an overlook area (there is a view point here with a raised bench).

The main trail continues south splitting into a loop after another 0.1 mile. It leads to the canoe launch with access to the intercoastal waterway. You'll then loop back to the maritime forest, crossing a few boardwalks along the way. The trail rejoins itself after a total of 0.6 mile. It is about 0.2 mile back to the parking lot.

Flora & Fauna

Cyprus trees, live oaks, saw palmetto, and Spanish moss. Bees, butterflies, songbirds, hawks and vultures were observed. There are also raccoon, snakes (eastern diamondback rattlesnake was listed), owls and bobcats in the area.

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Desirae Lewis

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Short dirt trail to overlook.
Mar 27, 2018 near Jackson…, FL

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