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Allen Altivater Trail -2,960ft/30 minute
walk. This trail takes you through the Pine Flatwoods area east
of the main campground. The key point of the trail is to teach
the importance of ecological burning.
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Wild Orange Grove Trail -2,929ft/30 minute
walk. Beginning behind the Hammock Inn, this trail blends pine
flatwoods with bayhead and young hammock plant communities.
Key points on the trail are the Wild Orange trees and their
blossoms.
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Alexander Blair Big Oak Trail -975ft/15
minute walk. The shortest of our nine trails hosts one of the
largest trees in the park. The Big Oak is the key point of the
trail. At more than 1,000 years old, this giant Live Oak measures
36 feet around the trunk of the tree.
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Hickory Trail - 2,196ft/30 minute walk.
Connecting with the Fern Garden Trail, this beautiful trail's
key points include the Pignut Hickory trees and the catwalk,
which starts from the Big Oak Trail.
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Richard Lieber Memorial Trail - 1,791ft/25
minute walk. At the start of this trail, you'll find the 1,000
year old Live Oak known as the "oldest living thing in
the hammock" according to the park history books. This
is one of the three boardwalk trails in the park. This one goes
through the hardwood swamp.
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Young Hammock Trail - 2,954ft/30 minute
walk. Fire's effect on nature is the key point of the young
hammock trail. Its importance is taught to you with the help
of the trail guides at the start of this trail. Succession from
the pine flatwoods to a hammock community is evident on this
trail.
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Cypress Swamp Trail - 2,355ft/30 minute
walk. Sometimes called "the catwalk," this is the
most popular trail in the park. Numerous key points include
the variety of plants, birds, and wildlife. The Charlie Bowlegs
Creek runs through the west side of the park, and the boardwalk
allows access through the natural community.
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Ancient Hammock Trail - 3,005ft/35 minute
walk. The longest trail takes you through the oldest section
of the hammock. The large, wide variety of trees and plants,
as well as Civilian Conservation Corps bridge are this trails
key points. Be sure to stop and read "The Prayer of the
Woods" located by the bridge.
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Fern Garden Trail - 1,641ft/ 20 minute
walk. Another boardwalk trail, this trail takes you though the
hardwood swamp area. Chances are good you can find alligators
on this trail. The key point of this trail would definitely
be the female alligator who's been living there for years.