Paleo Hammock Preserve

This 114-acre preserve is a part of the Steven J. Fousek Preserve complex that includes Paleo Hammock and Teague Hammock. In total the Fousek complex of natural areas comprises of approximately 494 acres of conservation lands. This site is only accessible through the Pale Hammock trail system.

This 80-acre site preserves a unique hammock with archaeological significance. A one-mile trail leads through a very old forest of elms, oaks and palms. An elevated observation deck overlooks a marsh.

Habitat: A mix of several habitats including hammock with some very old Hickory, Florida Elm, Sugarberry, Live Oak, Laurel Oak, depression marsh and basin swamp.

Commonly seen wildlife: Deer, turkey, ibis, heron, barred owl, cardinal, mockingbird, catbird and flycatcher. The walk is along cleared trails/paths, relatively easy.

DIRECTIONS:

1 hr 10 min (71.5 miles) via I-95 N. This is the fastest route with the usual traffic from Palm Beach International Airport :

Get on I-95 N in West Palm Beach. Follow I-95 N to W Midway Rd in St. Lucie County. Take exit 126 from I-95 N. 47 min (56.6 mi).

Continue on W Midway Rd. Drive to State Hwy 613. 15 min (12.2 mi).

8551 Carlton Rd Port St. (there is a left turn lane here and a small street sign only)

Lucie, FL 34987

Take the second entrance.

Take the second right turn into the parking lot and we will meet there.

My GPS coordinates are as follows:

N 27 18' 41.47"

W 080 32' 48.13"

I searched my GPS by the name of this site and was able to get here without difficulty.

There are no restrooms at this location.

Closest Restrooms are off of exit 121, Saint Lucie Blvd West.

1 Stop Mobil Express with Gas and Dunkin Doughnuts located at 1820 SW Fountain View Blvd, Port St. Lucie, Fl.

No need to print your ticket.

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