The trail is open from dawn to dusk. In winter, the Garden of Eden trail offers visitors a chance to enjoy the change of season like nowhere else in Florida. The many kinds of hardwood trees growing in the ravines are more commonly found in the Appalachian Mountains. This time of year, the ravines are blanketed by a tapestry of colorful leaves. The bare trees of winter allow visitors to see the steephead streams at the bottom of the ravines.
Tours are self-guided, and trail guides are available at the Garden of Eden kiosk.
Bring water and be prepared for strenuous hiking. Take the time to make your New Year's resolutions amidst wild Florida. The Nature Conservancy is a nonprofit, conservation organization dedicated to preserving plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The Conservancy's Florida Chapter has helped protect more than 928,000 acres throughout the state since 1961. The Nature Conservancy is a nonprofit, conservation organization dedicated to preserving plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.