The two most popular hiking trails are the East and West Main trams. The West Main Tram is located 4 miles down Janes from the visitor center. The trail passes through 2 miles of strand …

One of the southernmost sites on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve is a popular site for birding. Visitors can expect to see Florida native, migratory and …

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park has been specially preserved with a goal of maintaining its “wildness” and natural character. Witness firsthand the “Amazon of North America” and …

The Fakahatchee Strand is a linear swamp forest, approximately 20 miles long by 5 miles wide and oriented from north to south. It has been sculpted by the movement of water for thousands …

Taking a walk along the Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk is an experience like no other. Guiding you right into the heart of Fakahatchee Strand, you’ll be astonished by the breathtaking beauty …

Hike or bike the unpaved 2.4-mile Ten Thousand Islands Marsh Trail located in the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. The parking area is on the Tamiami Trail just north of the …

Fakahatchee by hiking one of its numerous trails, strolling along a boardwalk or bicycling or bird-watching on the 11-mile park road. The emphasis at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve

Fakahatchee is home to the world’s largest strand swamp. More native orchid species grow in this 80,000-acre wilderness than in any other place on the continent. Visitors can explore …

Back to Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. Park Menu. Hours & Fees; Experiences & Amenities; History; Download Park Map. Hours. 8 a.m. to sunset. Fees. $3 vehicle (up to eight …

Throughout Fakahatchee Strand Preserve, you can still see remnants of the logging industry. Many of the roads and trails throughout the park were used for transporting lumber. In fact, the …