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A beautiful area that travels through swampland and cypress trees. There are many opportunities to observe wildlife in this area. Locating the trailhead can be difficult; The trailhead is a good walk away from the parking area. Walk down the road to the sidewalk and travel along the sidewalk until you see a boardwalk through the brush. There will be a bulletin board with a map of the area at the start.

This area was purchased to protect the watershed of this region and is managed by the Tampa Bay Water Association. Here, visitors will travel through a lush hardwood forest full of slash pine, longleaf, and palmettos. This area is known as the "flatwoods" and while there are not many views along the trail, there are many opportunities to view wildlife and wildflowers.

This trail is intended to be multi-use and is shared by mountain bikers and hikers. While it is a short and flat route, it is very peaceful and there are many opportunities to enjoy the local wildlife in the area. The trail can become muddy during wet conditions and waterproof shoes are recommended.

This trail is mostly along a sandy path that travels through flatland ecosystems and swamp areas. The trail can become muddy during wet conditions and waterproof shoes are recommended. There are a variety of wildlife and wildflowers to observe in this area which can be enjoyed throughout the preserve.

This is one of the longer trails in the park for those who are looking to get some miles under their feet. Users report that the route is not very well-marked and suggest downloading the route beforehand to navigate. The trail can often be flooded in some sections during periods of heavy rainfall, so make sure to check with the park before heading out.