Near Cypress Grove Nature Park
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Cypress Grove Nature Park

3.0 (1 Rating)
A boardwalk trail through the cypress swamp.
0.7
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeViewsWildlife
Access Issues
The southwestern portion of the boardwalk heading to Killdeer Pond has been permanently closed.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.69mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
4ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
341ft
High Point
335ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The boardwalk keeps your feet dry while traversing the cypress swamp. Aviary exhibits allow you to get close to owls, hawks, and eagles. The trail features an observatory on the east end that gives views above the lake.

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Contributors
Jeffery Karafa