1-3 Hours
Fire Prairie Trail
Big Cypress National Preserve
This five-mile long out and back trail is a great way to see the sawgrass prairies of Big Cypress National Preserve. Good for all skill levels, this trail provides unique viewing areas of some of the more elusive wildlife here. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat.
Soaring birds, prancing white-tailed deer, and slithering snakes can all be seen from this 5-mile round trip trail. The Fire Prairie Trail will take you through one of the more iconic landscapes in Big Cypress National Preserve - the sawgrass prairie. This trail provides a unique perspective of the Preserve that not many visitors take advantage of. This trail is good for all skill levels. Footing can be uneven in spots, and there is little to no shade along the trail. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat.
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Front-Country HikingAnimalsAlligators or CrocodilesBirdsCats (wild)FishTortoises and TurtlesClimate ChangeFireForests and WoodlandsGrasslandsPrairiesGroundwaterMigrationsNatural SoundsNight SkyScenic ViewsTrailsWatershedsWetlandsSwampsWilderness
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Details
Duration
1-3 Hours
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
This is a relatively easy hike good for all skill levels. The trail can be uneven. Individuals attempting the trail should be in good health and have a high level of mobility.
Pets
No
Reservations
No
Age Info
This is an easy hike with very little elevation gain. Individuals attempting the trail should be in good health and be prepared to be in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Location
Turner River Road - Approximately 16 miles from Highway 41