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Demucking for Cell 14 continues. Alligator Alley and Otter Blvd. are temporarily closed to all traffic including foot, bicycle, horse and tour carts. Watch out for large trucks crossing Wheeler Road; heed the warning signs and approach the crossing with caution. Also expect to encounter trucks, heavy equipment, and pumps along the berm roads around Cell 14 and on some western and southern portions of the park.
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Loop
You'll want to park in the main parking lot near the restrooms. Here you can fill up water bottles and find maps as well as other literature on the area. This is a beautiful natural area of Orlando. Come early to avoid the heat as there is little tree cover. There are trails that venture into the forest, but we did not include those sections on this hike. Wildlife is abundant. You are guaranteed to see a few gators. There are a wide verity of birds. This is a spectacular sunset hike as well. Many birds roost here for the evening, and you can observe thousands coming in to rest for the night. This hike is on a hard packed dirt road that is frequented by equestrians. This loop starts from the education center and heads east on Osprey Boulevard before looping around to Limpkin Lane. Turn south on Wetlands Boulevard to head back to the education center and parking lot.I did not experience any tripping hazards myself, but as it is a dirt road along the water's edge and surrounded by water on both sides at times, I recommend keeping your eyes open for any potholes or drop offs near the edge.
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