Wildlife Watching

The Best Wildlife Watching Trails in United States

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  • Germantown - Wolf River - Greenway East

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    near Germantown, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Lucas Badá
    Distance
    5.10mi
    Elevation +
    43f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofGermantown - Wolf River - Greenway East Photo ofGermantown - Wolf River - Greenway East Photo ofGermantown - Wolf River - Greenway East

    Walk from the Homewood Suites hotel to the Greenway East trail along the Wolf River. It's an easy and peaceful walk, on a paved path with opportunities to see lakes, local wildlife, and flora. There are plenty of squirre...

  • Circle B Bar Reserve

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    near Winter Haven-Auburndale, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    4.49mi
    Elevation +
    16f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCircle B Bar Reserve Photo ofCircle B Bar Reserve Photo ofCircle B Bar Reserve

    Admission is free. Stop at the Nature Center before exploring, for a detailed map of the trails and area.

  • Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

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    near Valencia Estates Mobile Home Park, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    9.92mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLake Apopka Wildlife Drive Photo ofLake Apopka Wildlife Drive Photo ofLake Apopka Wildlife Drive

    This is a one-way 11 mile drive at 10 mph. The drive is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and federal holidays and is free of charge. Allow 1-3 hours to complete. There are a few optional areas to park and walk/hike, if desi...

  • Arthur R Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

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    near Sunshine Parkway, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    4.31mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofArthur R Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Photo ofArthur R Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Photo ofArthur R Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

    Combination of driving and hiking; VERY spread out…could walk all day. Definitely stop into the visitor center first to get your bearings and a brochure. $10 fee per vehicle.

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  • J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

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    near Wulfert, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    3.46mi
    Elevation +
    33f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofJ.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Photo ofJ.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Photo ofJ.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

    A combination drive-walk along Wildlife Drive with walks at Cross Dike & Wulfert Keys Trail. *Currently, the entry fee is $10 per vehicle.

  • Felts Audubon Preserve

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    near Palm View, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    1.33mi
    Elevation +
    7f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofFelts Audubon Preserve Photo ofFelts Audubon Preserve Photo ofFelts Audubon Preserve

    From website: “While we come up with innovative ways to provide opportunities to educate the public on environmental issues, the land is being used by an abundance of different animals including many migratory birds. We ...

  • Hillsborough River State Park

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    near Kingston City, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    2.35mi
    Elevation +
    26f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofHillsborough River State Park Photo ofHillsborough River State Park Photo ofHillsborough River State Park

    We hiked several of the connecting trails; two highlights were the class two rapids and the suspension bridge. We saw some wildlife: birds, squirrels, an alligator and a beautiful barred owl. All hiking was under the can...

  • Red Bug Slough Preserve (back lot)

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    near South Gate Ridge, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    1.56mi
    Elevation +
    7f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofRed Bug Slough Preserve (back lot) Photo ofRed Bug Slough Preserve (back lot) Photo ofRed Bug Slough Preserve (back lot)

    Beautiful walking trails mostly alongside a slough and pond; plenty of wildlife to observe. The back lot features approximately 6 parking spots with some side-of-the-road parking, otherwise, the main entrance has plenty ...

  • Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

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    near Wellington, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    1.19mi
    Elevation +
    10f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofPeaceful Waters Sanctuary Photo ofPeaceful Waters Sanctuary Photo ofPeaceful Waters Sanctuary

    Very beautiful and peaceful, and in a very condensed, concentrated area. Plenty of parking; admission is free; there is not a visitors center but there are restrooms in the parking lot (it’s inside the Village Park Athle...

  • Heron’s Nest Nature Park

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    near Lorraine, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    1.15mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofHeron’s Nest Nature Park Photo ofHeron’s Nest Nature Park Photo ofHeron’s Nest Nature Park

    Free entry & plenty of parking. At least two lakes, a dog park, a playground, and plenty of trails and wildlife to see.

  • Glover Bight Trail

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    near Shell Point Village, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    0.41mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofGlover Bight Trail Photo ofGlover Bight Trail Photo ofGlover Bight Trail

    Boardwalk over a swampy mangrove; very interesting but the trail is shut down midway through to the end due to the hurricane, however it does allow access to the observation tower.

  • Wakodahatchee Wetlands

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    near Villages of Oriole, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    0.84mi
    Elevation +
    7f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofWakodahatchee Wetlands Photo ofWakodahatchee Wetlands Photo ofWakodahatchee Wetlands

    Entire hike is on elevated boardwalk. Free entry, although you may have to wait in line for a parking spot; it moves quickly and is worth the wait.

  • Green Cay Wetlands

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    near Villages of Oriole, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    1.86mi
    Elevation +
    7f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofGreen Cay Wetlands Photo ofGreen Cay Wetlands Photo ofGreen Cay Wetlands

    Entire walkway is an elevated boardwalk. Free entry; there is a visitor center with limited hours and restrooms are available daily.

  • Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

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    near Renaissance, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    2.04mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofSix Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Photo ofSix Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Photo ofSix Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

    Beautiful 1 mile loop on raised boardwalk; an upper loop and lower loop require some backtracking therefore expect to walk more than 1 mile. The visitor center is open every day but Monday. And parking is $1/hr.

  • Wild Bird Hiking Trail - Black Point Wildlife Drive

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    near Jay Jay, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    0.54mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofWild Bird Hiking Trail - Black Point Wildlife Drive Photo ofWild Bird Hiking Trail - Black Point Wildlife Drive Photo ofWild Bird Hiking Trail - Black Point Wildlife Drive

    Part of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Best to stop by the Visitor Center before venturing out… they will give you a large map and all the information you will need.

  • Orlando Wetlands

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    near Christmas, Florida (United States)
    Author
    foxtravels
    Distance
    1.65mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofOrlando Wetlands Photo ofOrlando Wetlands Photo ofOrlando Wetlands

    The Cypress Boardwalk is 2,200 feet long and has plenty of wildlife for viewing and photography! Stop by the visitor pavilion, it is stocked with lots of informational brochures and displays. Free admission and definitel...

  • Big Pine Key - Looe Key

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    near Big Pine Key, Florida (United States)
    Author
    TxusMT71
    with estelamartinezpozo
    Distance
    21.30mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofBig Pine Key - Looe Key Photo ofBig Pine Key - Looe Key Photo ofBig Pine Key - Looe Key

    Big Pine Key - Looe Key Sortida amb vaixell des Big Pine Key amb la barca de Captain Hook's. L'escull de coral de Looe Key és fantàstic està ple de peixos i corals i amb una mica de sort pots veure algun tauró.

  • Excursión osos Katmai 1

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    near Kaguyak (historical), Alaska (United States)
    Author
    AlmuPC
    Distance
    2.36mi
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofExcursión osos Katmai 1 Photo ofExcursión osos Katmai 1 Photo ofExcursión osos Katmai 1

    Hora Inicio: 07/27/2019 13:01Hora Fin: 07/27/2019 16:12Distancia recorrida: 3,8 km (03:10)Tiempo en movimiento: 01:05Velocidad media: 1,2 km/hVel. en Mov.: 3,48 km/hVelocidad Máxima: 5,63 km/hAltura Mínima: -2 mAltura Má...

  • Excursión osos Katmai 2

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    near Kaguyak (historical), Alaska (United States)
    Author
    AlmuPC
    Distance
    2.61mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofExcursión osos Katmai 2 Photo ofExcursión osos Katmai 2 Photo ofExcursión osos Katmai 2

    Hora Inicio: 07/27/2019 16:45Hora Fin: 07/27/2019 18:43Distancia recorrida: 4,2 km (01:58)Tiempo en movimiento: 01:02Velocidad media: 2,13 km/hVel. en Mov.: 4,06 km/hVelocidad Máxima: 5,81 km/hAltura Mínima: -5 mAltura M...

  • Chickasaw

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    near Gail (historical), Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Jeff Salvant
    Distance
    31.60mi
    Elevation +
    1319f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofChickasaw Photo ofChickasaw Photo ofChickasaw

    Gail (historical) - Carroll

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