Travel Reference
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Pass a canoe launch to the right (east). There are great views
of the lake and tupelo and cypress swamps along this section.
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Walk along another boardwalk.
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Come to the observation tower. Feel free to make the climb, but
take your time. It is a steep climb. Continuing on, the trail
leaves the boardwalk and becomes a narrow dirt footpath. In
less than 0.1 mile, cross a 30-foot bridge over a creek to the
north. A wood-burned sign here shows the direction to Secret
Lake. You will begin seeing the red-and-green trail directional
signs on the trees and posts here. There are also several
benches from here on. After the boardwalk the trail becomes a
narrow dirt path. Watch for atamasco lilies in the spring along
with silverbells.
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The trail follows the banks of another cypress pond to your left
(northeast), then narrows as it travels between two ponds. A
rusty barbwire fence is between you and the pond to the right.
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Pass an old US Fish and Wildlife boundary sign. In 50 feet
cross a wooden footbridge over a creek. In less than 0.1 mile,
pass through an area of smooth-leaf palmettos with a pond to
your left (east). This section is low-lying and can be muddy, if
not underwater, after a good rain.
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The trail crosses through a boggy area and across a runoff
stream for about 100 feet (be ready to get your feet wet after a
rain), then turns into an old fire lane.
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The trail dips down into a gully and after a heavy rain can be
impassable. Your best bet is to take a route around the gully on
the left (east).
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