Aripeka Sandhills Preserve

Trails aren't marked very well and you will find piles of dog poo but otherwise nice area to walk around

This was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. It was out of a painting and the real Florida I have been craving. They are removing all of Florida's natural resources for the droves of people that continue to move here and desecrate this beautiful, amazing state!

Nice little State Preserve right off US19 in Hudson! The sandhills give you a nice panoramic glimpse of the park. A little over a mile or so of trails that circulate around the sandhills and pond area. Hiking and fishing friendly!

Stopped off here for a little walking hike. We basically walked around the pond on a sandy trail. However, there looked to be several other trails leading off the main path that we did not explore today. There are also these very out of place but very very cool large rocks that you can easily climb up, about 10 feet or so. Very peaceful and quiet. I will come back here to explore more.

This preserve has lots of upside. Off the top it is free to access. There is a parking lot. It is 2 minutes off US19. Is it full of natural beauty? Not particularly. It’s an old quarry site. The quarry pit filled in with water, and has somewhat naturalized. And the trail is more or less a perimeter fire road. So not overly scenic, but nice for a 2 mile walk. I would not recommend going on the weekend as there are a lot of contract photo shoots and remote control car enthusiasts at the park. There are deer, snakes, armadillos and alligators, if you are quiet and observant.