Allen Altvater Trail - Sebring, Florida, USA
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BoomersOTR
N 27° 28.401 W 081° 31.821
17R E 447602 N 3038976
A short nature trail located in Highlands Hammock State Park.
Waymark Code: WM198WZ
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 12/27/2023
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Located in Sebring, Florida is the Highlands Hammock State Park. Within the park are nine walking and hiking trails. The Allen Altvater trail is a short trail of approximately 0.6 miles. It is located near the campground and is primarily used by campers, however, visitors to the park can also hike the trail and park their cars in the parking lot by the concession/museum area and make the short hike to the trailhead.
This trail is in the higher/dryer uplands area of the park. It goes through young growth pine flat woods peppered with saw palmettos. There are scattered sand live oaks that are native to the Lake Wales Ridge area. This trail has limited shade so be sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen or wear long sleeves and a hat. Benches are available at the halfway point (0.3 mile).
Parking: N 27° 28.222 W 081° 31.938
Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]
Trail allowances or restrictions:
Dogs on leash are allowed, foot traffic only.
Trail type: sand and packed dirt
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