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Plan Around West Lake Trail
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West Lake Trail Details
This self-guided boardwalk trail loops through an exotic and gnarled mangrove forest. Giant ferns appear from the forest floor, and during the dry season spiders spin webs between the trees, creating a dream-like scene between the black mangroves. Red mangroves line the lake; note that their roots are covered with thick layers of salt coming from the brackish water of West Lake. Benches are available to sit and enjoy the view; the trail is wheelchair-accessible.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.5 miles
Estimated time
15 minutes
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around West Lake Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around West Lake Trail
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West Lake Boat Launch
The West Lake boat launch has pit toilets, picnic tables and a concrete ramp.
0.0 mi away
West Lake Canoe Trail
Paddle 7.7 miles one-way to Alligator Creek.
1.7 mi away
Snake Bight Trail
A four-mile trail that leads to a overlook on the Florida Bay.
1.9 mi away
Hells Bay Canoe Trail
A 5.5-mile, one-way trail through a mangrove swamp.
2.5 mi away
Noble Hammock Canoe Trail
A two-mile loop with sharp turns through the mangroves.
