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Visit Tiger Creek Preserve to spot endangered animals and plants that exist nowhere else on Earth. Explore more than 10 miles of beautiful hiking trails open year-round!
On nearly 5,000 acres, explore all day along miles of scenic, fascinating landscapes along the rolling hills and ridges of the Lake Wales Ridge on the extensive trail system at Tiger Creek Preserve.
Located about 5 miles north of the little town of Frostproof, Tiger Creek Preserve is 4,869 acres with about 10 miles of trails. There are no restrooms, no water and no picnic tables. Admission is free.
Tiger Creek Preserve in Babson Park covers more than 4,800 acres and is owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy. Hike 3 different trails through scrubby flatwoods, hardwood swamp and pine flatwoods covering more than 8 miles at Tiger Creek.
Florida’s Ancient Islands, specifically Tiger Creek Preserve, play a significant role in the Northern Everglades. Its sandy landscape allows water to recharge the Floridian aquifer and head south via the blackwater stream.
This is the only loop that meanders through sections of Tiger Creek with its beautiful vistas and vegetation. There are blazes indicating the route and interesting spots. Some plants were blooming.
Tiger Creek is a high-quality blackwater seepage stream—so called because it drains wetlands, and the vegetation that falls into the creek colors the water. There are only two or three high-quality streams like it remaining on the Lake Wales Ridge. The preserve protects various Florida habitat—hardwood swamps and ham-
Explore one of 4 easy hiking trails in Tiger Creek Preserve that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 6 to 183 feet in elevation gain.
Tiger Creek Preserve is located on the eastern side of Lake Wales Ridge about five miles north of Frostproof in Babson. It boasts approximately 10 miles of trails within its 4869 acres and is protected almost entirely by the Nature Conservancy in partnership with USFWS and the State of Florida.
Named after a pristine blackwater stream, the preserve contains hardwood swamps, hammocks, scrubby flatwoods, seasonal ponds and longleaf pine wiregrass habitat—something for everyone. There are no facilities, so plan ahead.