The Marsh trail takes visitors along dikes surrounding impoundments where water levels are manipulated seasonally to benefit wildlife. You can explore it in a half-mile boardwalk through the cypress swamp, a longer trail through the marshes, or a canoe trail that takes you into the interior. The Florida panther inhabits here but a sighting is extremely rare. Alligators, herons, the endangered snail kite, herons, ibises, coots, and dozens of other birds and swamp creatures live in this wildlife refuge. Fall through spring offers the best birding.
Hikers can also walk around the impoundments.
Use The Visitor's Guide to identify birds, animals, and plants. A boat ramp is located at the end of the road. This is a 5.5-mile loop that takes you through the refuge.