Location: Rothenbach Park Trailhead (Google Plus Code): 7JW3+97 Fruitville, Florida Hike Length: 3.7 miles Time Estimate: 1.5 hours Habitats: Hardwood Hammock Notes: All pavement — good for biking. Loops around a covered landfill and has a beautiful hardwood hammock at the east side, as well as a smaller area on the southwest. Ferns – There […]
Florida Hardwood Hammock
Florida Hardwood Hammock: Hardwood hammocks are influenced by water flow and are estimated to cover about 20% of the state. Florida species composition of these forests changes depending on where you are north-south.
Red Shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)
Alligator Point (MRSP)
Location: Myakka River State Park Trailhead (Google Plus Code): 6MWQ+H9 Myakka City, Florida Hike Length: 2 miles Time Estimate: 1- 1.5 hours Habitats: Hardwood Hammock, Wetlands Notes: Typically a very quiet trail with opportunities to see wildlife. Not the prettiest trail, but many things of interest as you walk next to a cattle ranch. Butterfly […]
Power Line/Ranch House Loop (MRSP)
Location: Myakka River State Park Trailhead (Google Plus Code): 7P24+GC Myakka City, Florida Hike Length: 3 miles Time Estimate: 2 hours Habitats: Hardwood Hammock, Dry Prairie, Wetlands Notes: This is a relatively dry hike, good for a wet season, and it’s on flat, fairly even ground. However, always be prepared for some wetness under foot. […]
Deep Hole (MRSP)
Location: Myakka River State Park Trailhead (Google Plus Code): 6MRC+45 Myakka City, Florida Hike Length: 5 miles Time Estimate: 3+ hours Habitats: Hardwood Hammock, Dry Prairie, Wetlands Notes: Requires permit – contact Ranger’s office for information. If the water is high, you cannot access Deep Hole – check with ranger station. Butterfly Orchids – There […]