Looking for a geologically unique and fascinating nature walk? Check out the Hobe Sound Scrub Preserve located south of Bridge Road between US-1 and Dixie Highway in Martin County. This 28-acre preserve offers a 3/4 mile loop nature trail that has elevation! Yes, there are hills because this preserve is located on an ancient sand dune that formed when most of Florida was under the ocean over 100,000 years ago. The ancient habitat you can see here is called scrub and it is critical because it supports a wide variety of rare listed species and has very unique plants. Take your time and check out all the wildflowers, cacti and love vine and keep your eyes peeled for any native wildlife.
Please follow Leave No Trace and keep our natural areas in Martin County healthy, clean, and enjoyable for everyone.
Amenities at this preserve include:
- Access road
- Parking facilities
- Picnic pavilion
- Outdoor exercise stations
- A shaded bench structure
- Flat shell rock trail and an unimproved scrub ridge trail
- Dog Friendly- Please follow the rules of BARK Ranger
Experience this preserve
Exploring on your own? Check out this site on All Trails to navigate and learn more!
For fun and free guided experiences at preserves like this, check out Explore Natural Martin, Martin County’s ecotourism program