

Small coastal preserve on Marco Island featuring a raised shell mound, coastal hammock, mangrove-lined estuary views and winding boardwalks — great for intimate nature, bird and waterscape shots. Best at sunrise or late afternoon for warm side-light and long shadows; winter brings migrant shorebirds. Easy roadside parking at the trailhead on Addison Ct, no fee. Trails are short but partly uneven; some boardwalk sections improve access. Expect mosquitoes in warmer months.


Small coastal preserve on Marco Island featuring a raised shell mound, coastal hammock, mangrove-lined estuary views and winding boardwalks — great for intimate nature, bird and waterscape shots. Best at sunrise or late afternoon for warm side-light and long shadows; winter brings migrant shorebirds. Easy roadside parking at the trailhead on Addison Ct, no fee. Trails are short but partly uneven; some boardwalk sections improve access. Expect mosquitoes in warmer months.