Near Indigo Trail
Hike starts just before the pay station.
Near Indigo Trail
The trail ends in a sad little swamp.
Near Indigo Trail
Juvenile yellow-crowned night heron

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Indigo Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A famous trail to see Florida birds.
1.8
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
ADA AccessibleBirdingFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.82mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
1ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
6ft
High Point
2ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a flat, wide, gravel trail designed for looking at birds in the Ding Darling Nature preserve. There is a boardwalk and a two story gazebo to hang out and look out over the water. There are a few benches along the trail. The later part of the trail, after it intersects with a paved road, is narrower and ends abruptly in some nasty looking water.

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Contributors
Rick Ihnat