Atlantic Ridge Preserve River Hammock Trails
Stuart 4.8 milesCrowding close to the South Fork of the St. Lucie River, a network of hiking trails tunnels through the river hammocks of Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park for scenic views.
Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park
Stuart milesProtecting what remains of the forested Atlantic Ridge between the Indian River and the St. Lucie River, this secluded state park is hidden behind subdivisions in Stuart.
Delaplane Preserve
Stuart 0.7 milesAn easy trail through pine flatwoods and mangrove marsh leads to an overlook at the confluence of waterways.
Evans Creek
Launch into a tributary of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River from state park land along US 1 in Port St. Lucie.
George LeStrange Preserve
Fort Pierce 1.8 milesA mix of restoration areas and natural habitats, George LeStrange Preserve has trails both easy and rugged surrounding its centerpiece of Lake Zobel.
Halpatiokee Regional Park
Stuart milesBeyond its prominent ballfields, Halpatiokee Regional Park hides a rich network of hiking, off-road biking, and paddling trails along the South Fork of the St. Lucie River.
Kiplinger Preserve
Stuart 1.2 milesTunnel through mangroves after pausing to watch birds in a freshwater wetland in this habitat-rich preserve along the St. Lucie River.
Oxbow Eco-Center Preserve
Port St. Lucie 3.4 milesA network of nature trails circles natural habitats along North Fork of the St. Lucie River, radiating from an environmental center with family appeal.
Port St. Lucie
With natural lands along its barrier islands and rivers, Port St. Lucie and surrounding St. Lucie County has many hikes to showcase its preserves.
South Fork Nature Trail
Stuart 3.1 milesAlong one of the Treasure Coast's most scenic waterways, the South Fork Nature Trail shows off the best side of the South Fork of the St. Lucie River.
Spruce Bluff Preserve
Port St. Lucie 2 milesAt Spruce Bluff Preserve, trails lead to the site of a pioneer settlement and the largest Ais mound in South Florida amid scrub and wetlands in Port St. Lucie.
St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park
Stuart 3.4 milesA state park only reachable by water, St. Lucie Inlet Preserve occupies the northern tip of Jupiter Island, quiet beaches and mangrove forests defining its shores.