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North Walk-in-Water Creek

A short hiking trail leads to a shaded oak hammock, great for birders to settle in for great bird watching. Bank fishing is permitted at a small pond near the entrance. Look for alligators, deer, otters, a wide variety of birds and even the elusive Florida panther. A picnic table is available, but there are no restrooms.

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Getting there: Entrance is on the north side of S.R. 60, just west of Walk-in-Water Creek & opposite Silvio Rd.
Hours: 6AM-6:30PM Standard Time; 5:30AM-8PM Daylight Savings Time
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