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Florida
Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area Trail
7.6 mi
Distance
627 ft
Gain
2h 40m
Time
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Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 7.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 627 ft
- Elevation loss
- 627 ft
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- Regional Water Districts
About this trail
This 7.57-mile out-and-back trail winds through the Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area, offering hikers a chance to explore restored prairie habitat and natural Florida landscape. The trail traverses relatively flat terrain typical of central Florida's prairie ecosystem, providing opportunities to observe native vegetation and wildlife in a landscape being actively restored to its natural state. This is an excellent choice for hikers seeking a moderate-distance walk through authentic Florida prairie environment.
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