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Big Cypress National PreserveHiking along the Florida National Scenic Trail in Big Cypress National Preserve.
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Big Cypress National Preserve
Hiking

Hiking within Big Cypress can be along designated trails, or orienteering through unmarked territory. Hikers should be prepared for conditions depending on the season. The dry season provides the most comfortable hiking conditions. The wet season has its unique challenges, and hikers should be prepared for tromping through water that in places can be waist deep. During either season rewards can be many - quietly watching an otter eat a fish, feeling the wind rustling your hair, discovering tropical blooms or happening upon a bear track. Click the links above to discover hiking opportunities within the Preserve.

Hunters entering the Preserve on a swamp buggy. Photo courtesy of Jack Moller.  

Did You Know?
Big Cypress National Preserve was one of the first national preserves within the National Park Service. As a preserve, Big Cypress manages for a broader range of recreational activities, including hunting and Off-road Vehicle access.

Last Updated: December 29, 2006 at 12:53 EST