Lots of trails out here. Be sure to check a map and plan before you go. I’d say this is a nice 5 mile round trip once you get to the bridges. The path is easy to walk to get in and out. Nothing strenuous here. Be sure to bring some bug spray even if you don’t think you’ll need it. We did spot a coral snake as well which was pretty cool.
Brian S.
Classificação do local: 4 Warwick, RI
Trains to trails The Flagler Trail is built on the old Okeechobee Railroad. Constructed way back in the 19th century it served for decades as and important way of shipping goods from the isolated communities out here. The railroad is long abandoned but in it’s place is a very pleasant hiking trail. Very little of the evidence of the original rail line is still visible except for the very flat and even path. Of course that makes it very easy to hike but offers a great view of lots of extremely interesting looking plants and critters. Birds were everywhere, including several bald eagles that looked at us with interest. We noticed many Gopher Tortoise burrows but unfortunately didn’t see any tortoises. The trail ends at the water but because of the swampy ground you really can’ get that close to it. You can get nice distant views if you manage to find an elevated spot. The trail goes on for several miles and connects to other trails so you can have several hours of very interesting and pleasant if not strenuous hiking. Abandoned railroads make great place to hike because the railway already cleared and leveled the land. A nice place for a see nature and all the plants and beasties that live there.
