Near Circle B Bar Reserve Loop
Large birds on Marsh Rabbit Run
Near Circle B Bar Reserve Loop
Great views throughout, each time is a different experience.
Near Circle B Bar Reserve Loop
More than half of the trail has water near either side making animal crossings very common
Near Circle B Bar Reserve Loop
Swamp, marshes, wildflowers along the trail
Near Circle B Bar Reserve Loop
No shortage of alligators here

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Circle B Bar Reserve Loop

4.6 (5 Ratings)
The best wildlife hike in Florida.
2.6
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLess CrowdedRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.61mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
112ft
High Point
98ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The trail starts near a paved parking area and Visitor Center with bathrooms and picnic shelters nearby. You'll travel on four different connected trails that are very flat and easy. The trails in order are Heron Hideout, Eagle Roost, Wading Bird Way, and Marsh Rabbit Run.Bring a camera and or binoculars as you won't be disappointed. On the weekends, the main parking lot can fill up and the trails are more crowded but it can still be a great experience.
History & Background
Circle B Bar is named after a cattle ranch that was once on the site.

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Contributors
Kevin Roberts