In addition to the cypress swamp, the landscape has sandy islands of slash pine and hardwood hammocks, as well as sloughs, wet prairies, marshes and mangrove forests. The trail in the Big Cypress National Preserve has been designated part of the Florida National Scenic Trail. It is managed by the National Park Service. The northern terminus of this map is at 13 Mile Camp. Part of Loop Road is unimproved dirt.
Caution is advised.
Travel for the last seven miles will be slow. Watch for orange painted stripe across road. From this location, head north to Alligator Alley or south to Loop Road. This is an area that allows hunting, so please first check the hunting dates before leaving for the trail. Additional Information also available in at the Big Cypress National Preserve site.