Fire Prairie Trail

Ochopee, FL 34141

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Ochopee, FL 34141, United States

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Fire Prairie Trail is located in Ochopee, Florida, within the Big Cypress National Preserve. This park and tourist attraction offers a scenic hiking and biking trail through the grasslands of the Deep Lake Backcountry Unit. The trailhead is easily accessible from Turner River Road, although the road can be dusty and may require a car wash afterwards.

The trail itself is flat and smooth, making it suitable for hikers of all skill levels. The terrain transitions from forested areas to open prairie, where hikers can enjoy views of pine trees and palmetto bushes. While the scenery may not change much along the trail, it offers a peaceful and serene natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts.

Visitors may encounter wildlife such as deer along the trail, adding to the experience of exploring the Big Cypress National Preserve. While the Fire Prairie Trail may not offer as much diversity as other hiking trails in the area, it is a great option for those looking for a leisurely hike or a biking adventure.

Overall, Fire Prairie Trail provides an opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty of the Florida wilderness and enjoy a peaceful outdoor experience in the heart of Big Cypress National Preserve.

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Daniela:

"Be careful with the Panthers. Do not hike alone. Carry a big stick. Do not run or crouch when you see or hear a panther. Beautiful ! lots of deer "

1 year ago

Brandon Bell:

"Me and a friend walked this trail during the Florida python challenge looking for Burmese pythons at night but unfortunately saw none. It was a very beautiful and well kept trail with no standing water. Beware though, there are alligators in the swamp on both sides of the trail while you're walking through the forest section during the beginning of the trail. We had one come out of the water and approach us rather quickly to say we weren't welcome in his territory. Just be mindful that this is their home and they will defend it. Otherwise, beautiful trail once it opens up into the grassland area on the back half of the pathway."

1 year ago

Rodney's Marine Canvas:

"Great lace for an easy hike or bike ride. 2-1/2 miles out to an old oil well platform. Nothing much to see but a nice open area surrounded by a huge open prairie interspersed with cypress domes. Right now it’s dry enough to walk off the two track hard trail into a cypress dome. Look carefully to see alligators on north side in the ditch for the first mile. Lots of fresh animal tracks abound here and plenty of native wild flowers. Go soon as it’s getting hot early this year. Bring at least two liters of water for the five mile total hike. Bring a lunch and eat it in the pad at the end. The road stays mostly dry even in the wet times of the year."

1 year ago

Adrian Rodriguez:

"Nice long elevated trail through the glades that ends in an elevated field that deer visit. Good for a bike ride, nature viewing, or hunting. Be careful with the Panthers in the area, word is that they are not scared of people."

almost 5 years ago

Douglas P:

"Nice manicured trail. Once you get in a 1/4 mile or so to the west of Turner River Road the cell service is great! There's plenty of nature to see, but it's better for birds in the 1st quarter of the year. And you have to be very careful with Alligators around late June to August as they get quite aggressive during mating season, and there's a canal that runs along the length of the 1st section of trail."

more 6 years ago

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