Photo- Three legs of the boardwalk come together in the SE corner of the slough.
SIX MILE CYPRESS SLOUGH PRESERVE Site
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7791 Penzance Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33966 Lee
County
The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is
over 3,400 acres of a wetland ecosystem. A myriad of animals like otters,
alligators, turtles, wading birds, and more live at the Slough (pronounced
"slew") year round. Others, like migrating birds and butterflies use
the Slough as a feeding area or a winter home. The Trail includes a 1.2 mile
elevated, fully accessible boardwalk, 5 observation decks for wildlife viewing,
a self-guiding trail brochure, a picnic area, restrooms, and an amphitheater. A
parking fee is charged. Admittance to Boardwalk trail and
Interpretive Center is included in the parking fee.
Photo- An amphitheater is built into the boardwalk and is an important part of
the educational programs and ranger walking tours.
This listing is an EXCERPT from "Boardwalks and Long Walks" the Book-
Photo- The deepwater side has a 4 foot railing, the dry side has a kick-curb.
The slough has refilled as the wet season arrived, and it looks like a swamp again.
Photo- Fabric covered observation deck at the cooter pond.
Even before the tree settles to the ground, ferns claim them as food.
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