Split Oak Forest Mitigation Park

Easy to get lost

I hate Split oak Forest after our bad experience of getting lost for a couple hours because the many different "UNMARKED" crossing trails... We almost called 911. Our vote is to close down this place...

Varied biomes, beautiful scenery

Gorgeous hike through dry scrub, forest, and ponds. Lots of variety, and very clearly marked trails. There is a map at the entrance. If you’re up for a longer hike, you can enter Moss Park directly fr...

Pay attention to the trail!

We parked in the main campground area of the park and hiked on the swamp trail up to the Split Oak Trail. We did the Lake Loop as well. Not much wildlife to see during the day, and being winter, not...

Easiest winter hike I’ve had

Visiting from Ohio I came here for a day hike and most of all to enjoy the beautiful winter weather in Orlando. I saw some deer the size of big dogs and two families of wild turkeys that let me get fa...

Pleasant walking country

It is so rewarding to find a large tract of land which has been preserved from the inexorable development which is devastating the natural ecosystems of central and southern Florida. Let's hope it wil...