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This
is a basic Map of the New River Trail. This trail is a 3200 foot, wheelchair
accessible boardwalk. The trail first winds through a Laurel Oak Hammock. Next, you find yourself over a freshwater swamp wetland. Cypress and Maples dominate here. As you approach the New River, the trail becomes a saltwater wetland with mostly Pond Apple and Mangroves. |
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The start of the trail takes you through the Hardwook Oak Hammock. The tall Oak branches form a shady canopy that allows many plants to flourish below. This trail gives you a great opportunity to see wildlife very close-up !
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Soon, the Boardwalk
becomes elevated as you pass over the freshwater wetland.
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boardwalk trail meets up with the New River. Many wading birds can be
seen here. Pond Apple and Mangroves make up the saltwater wetland. |
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 Red Mangroves (Rhizophora mangle) |
The
Red Mangrove has strange looking propped-up roots. They serve to stabalize
the shoreline and provide coverage for many small animals and fish. |
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