Veggie M.
5/1/2016
An absolutely beautiful and peaceful place to hike! Miles of natural trails and boardwalks with ponds, streams, palms, spanish moss, and wildlife a-plenty! The lake at the back of three lakes...
Alligator Creek Preserve
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10941 Burnt Store Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33955
The Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental education, recreation, and conservation efforts in Charlotte County, Florida. Established in 1987, CHEC offers a range of educational programs and community outreach initiatives designed to engage visitors with the unique ecosystems and wildlife of the region.
Alligator Creek Preserve, part of CHEC's initiatives, provides opportunities for guided hikes, lectures, and various recreational activities, including kayaking and wildlife observation. The center also emphasizes volunteer involvement to support its mission of fostering environmental awareness and stewardship within the community.
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4.08 reviews
Heather C.
3/2/2025
We got to see an alligator in the pond swim around. Worth the quick trip just for this!
Jason Y.
1/5/2019
Had a nice walk on one of 5 different trails. Very peaceful. The highlight was a stop at the Alligator pond where we saw a gator sunning itself on the banks. It would have gotten five stars had we...
Penny S.
7/11/2018
A Great place to hike & take in the scenery. The ground trail we were on was about 1.5 miles. Do take bug spray or essential oils, because there are a lot of mosquitoes... No, we did not see...
Laura T.
1/20/2019
Very wild and beautiful place I go for walks there frequently. Sometimes I see wildlife sometimes not so much. The last time I saw a couple of turtles, one gopher tortoise, some birds and lizards...
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