Nature Drive

Trail Overview

The Nature Drive is a 9-mile dirt road through the southern part of the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge. The trail gives you access to several hiking trails, ponds, and primitive boat ramps. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can turn into 2-foot deep mud holes after rainy days. The road is always wide enough for two vehicles to pass. 4WD and high clearance are recommended. All vehicles must be street legal. ATVs are prohibited. The Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge is unlike other Refuges in that it was not established for the protection of a specific species, but in order to protect the high water quality of the historic Suwannee River. The flow of the Suwannee feeds the estuarine waters of the Gulf of America, habitat for the Gulf sturgeon and feeding grounds for resident and migratory shorebirds, wading birds, and waterfowl.

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Difficulty

This is an easy, non-technical trail unless after heavy rain.

History

Located along the southern edge of the Big Bend Region of Florida's Gulf Coast, Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge was established to protect this riverine and estuarine ecosystem dominated by fresh and saltwater wetlands.

Technical Rating

Nature Drive can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")
• Dirt Bike