With Boardwalk Footbridges And Wildflowers In Bloom, The Little-Known Rice Creek Levee Trail In Florida Is Unexpectedly Magical
Looking for an unexpectedly magical way to get outside in nature in Florida this weekend? How about a trek along boardwalk footbridges and wildflowers in bloom? The Rice Creek Levee Trail in Florida is a 5.3-mile loop that takes visitors through some of the best parts of the Rice Creek Conservation Area. So lace up your hiking boots, because this trek is about to immerse you in Florida nature.
The Rice Creek Conservation Area in Palatka, Florida is a swampy nature reserve with tons of scenic trails and ancient Cypress Trees.
Popular for both hiking and mountain biking, The Rice Creek Levee Trail offers some respite from the day-to-day drag, with solitude in silence and you walk through the Cypress trees and swamp.
Enjoy the boardwalk footpaths that help you cross much of the flooded swamp areas. Also keep an eye out for wildflowers too, which seem to pop up when the season and weather allow.
Have you ever visited the Rice Creek Levee Trail in Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about this trail, including current weather conditions, then make sure to check out the AllTrails website.
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Address: Rice Creek Conservation Area, Palatka, FL 32177, USA
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
