Last updated: April 17, 2021
Thing to Do
Kirby Storter Roadside Park
This mile long hike on a boardwalk is one of the most immersive and accessible experiences at Big Cypress National Preserve. You will journey into a cypress strand and arrive at a gator hole. Gator holes are some of the deepest points in the swamp, and it can retain water nearly year round. You can see birds, snakes, fish, turtles, and maybe even an alligator or two.
There is also a nice picnic area and bathrooms available.
This walk is good for the whole family and is accessible year round.
There is also a nice picnic area and bathrooms available.
This walk is good for the whole family and is accessible year round.
Details
Duration
15-60 Minutes
This mile long round trip boardwalk will take the average person somewhere between 20 to 30 minutes to complete. Save yourself some extra time for animal spotting while you're at the gator hole.
Activity
Front-Country Hiking
This one mile hike on a boardwalk is very easy and accessible. You will journey through a prairie landscape, past a reconstructed indigenous chickee hut, and into a cypress strand. It is a very immerssive experience and easy to do for all ages.
Age(s)
1-99
Good for all ages and abilities
Pets Allowed
No
Only service animals are allowed on boardwalks in Big Cypress National Preserve.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Kirby Storter Roadside Park
This great site is located just off of the Tamiami Trail (Highway 41) in Big Cypress National Preserve. It is located between mile markers 62 and 63. The address is 48900 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL, 34141
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
The boardwalk is open from an hour before sunrise to an hour after sunset.
Accessibility Information
This boardwalk is highly accessible. The boardwalk is wide enough for nearly all wheelchairs. There is no elevation gain, and the boardwalk is in good condition with handrails on both sides.