Name: Tower Boardwalk
Rating: 4.0

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Family Friendly This trail is a short hike from the parking area on a well maintained boardwalk.

Visitors to the preserve must stay on sanctioned trails.

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Enjoy a half mile hike on an elevated boardwalk through mangroves to an observation tower at Weedon Island Preserve.

Flora & Fauna

Mangrove swamp and palms define this area's flora. There's also a variety of birds including osprey, hero, ibis, and spoonbills, not to mention small crabs and lizards are visible on the boardwalk.

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Land Manager: Pinellas County, FL - Parks & Conservation Resources

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Kevin Roberts

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#5

in Weedon Island Preserve

#184

in Florida

#19,423

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Early morning view of lake on Tower Boardwalk Trail.

Dec 30, 2017 near Gandy, FL

This was once the waiting room of an airport.

Dec 30, 2017 near Gandy, FL

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Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Views · Wildlife

Family Friendly This trail is a short hike from the parking area on a well maintained boardwalk.

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Flora & Fauna

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Trail Ratings

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#19423

#5

#184

#19,423

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