Plan

Nature Enthusiast

  1. Bike at Sugarloaf Mountain, the highest point in Peninsular Florida.
    Intersection of County Roads 455 and 561, Clermont
  2. Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead Run, bird watch, hike or bicycle at the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead, featuring views from the 130-foot elevated boardwalk.
    20700 County Road 455, Ferndale
  3. Get a breath of fresh air at Trout Lake Nature Center, a 230-acre wildlife preserve near the Ocala National Forest.
    County Road 44, Eustis
  4. PEAR Park
    Hike along several miles of trails, stop by the nature center, and take advantage of some of the best local birding in Lake County at PEAR Park.
    4800 University Ave., Leesburg
  5. Catch a glimpse of the rare Florida Scrub-Jay at the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail in south Lake.
    11490 Montevista Road, Clermont
  6. Take in the sights of local wildlife along the St. Johns River, Golden Triangle, Palatlakaha Basin and Oklawaha Basin by kayaking a Blueways Trail.