Near Otter Mound Preserve Walking Trail
Interpretive signs along the trail tell the story of Otter Mound Preserve.
Near Otter Mound Preserve Walking Trail
The entrance to Otter Mound Preserve, off West Inlet Dr., is in the Indian Hills section of Marco Island.

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Otter Mound Preserve Walking Trail

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A piece of native Florida within a highly urbanized coastal island - providing a window back into time and culture.
0.1
mi
Distance
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Gain
easy
Difficulty
Access Issues
The preserve is open from 8:00 am to dusk 365 days a year. Staff are only present occasionally.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.06mi
Distance
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Elevation Gain
2ft
Elevation Loss
0%
Max Grade
14ft
High Point
9ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Approximately 2.45-acres in size, the Otter Mound Preserve is in southwestern Collier County in a residential neighborhood on Marco Island. The entire preserve sits on a Calusa shell mound that contains artifacts of both archeological and historic significance. A three space parking area and a 700 foot mulched trail allows visitors to access the property. Three large interpretive signs provide the history of the property and shady trails lead visitors through the native hardwood hammock at the preserve. A 1,700-foot hand constructed whelk shell wall and outhouse are historic features. This property is small but worth a visit.

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