Frenchman’s Forest Natural Area

Description :

Open Sunrise to Sunset The wet, low-lying areas of this 172-acre natural area were once part of the headwaters of Lake Worth Creek, a meandering blackwater creek that flowed north to the Loxahatchee River. Over 500 animal and 200 plant species call this site home including great horned owl, red-bellied woodpecker, gopher tortoise, red-shouldered hawk, fish, wading bird, and manatee. Features Blazing Star Trail (paved) 0.4 miles Saw Palmetto Trail (sandy) 1.3 miles Staggerbush Trail (sandy) 0.6 miles Archie's Creek Trail (sandy) 0.6 miles Boardwalk through cypress swamp Observation platform overlooking tidal swamp Part of the Great Florida Bird and Wildlife Trail