CREW Flint Pen Strand Trailhead

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CREW Flint Pen Strand Trailhead

Bonita Springs, Florida 34135, United States

Created By: Victoria Aguilar

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Welcome to the CREW Trails

Come and explore the watershed of Bonita Springs, Florida, Flint Pen Strand Trailhead is part of the 60,000-acre Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW). Flint Pen Trail is one of four trail systems open to the public; CREW Lands stretched from Corkscrew Road to Immokalee Road. The CREW Flint Pen trail has about five trails that feature wild animals, wildflowers, lakes/rivers. The trail offers a number of activities options:

  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Nature study/photography
  • Running
  • Horseback Riding

Visit the CREW's website for more information:

https://crewtrust.org/visit-crew/

The trail we will explore today is called the "orange trail" so make sure you wear appropriate clothing for this type of outdoor activity. The trails are well marked and are good for all ages and the activities are accessible year-round. Remember to always be respectful to nature!

Open: 7 AM to 7 PM

Direction: 15970 Bonita Beach Rd. SE, Bonita Springs, FL 34135


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This location is the main parking lot for the CREW Flint Pen Trail. There are other two parking lots around the area. The location points are numbers 6 and 7, but I suggest only using those if you have a Jeep or a Truck because the roads ar... Read more
This location point lets you admire the nature of open land as if you're in the grassland biome. The breeze is amazing here. The animals that you might encounter are deers, rabbits, birds, dragonflies, butterflies, grasshoppers, etc. Can ... Read more
This location point splits into three trails going left is the Yellow Trail South, straight (North) is the Red Trail, and the right trail is the starting point of the Orange Trail. View the pictures taken near this location. Can you find ... Read more
This location point is the main entrance of the Orange Trail of Pinewood. It seems intimidating at first so be aware of the surroundings you might stumble upon snakes or tree roots. So, watch your steps! The ecosystem of this location is th... Read more
This location point is one of my favorite rest spot to admire the pine trees because they are so tall and beautiful to look at and listen to surrounding sounds such as the cicada's mating sound and birds chirping.  Also, stop and feel ... Read more
This location point is near the Lakes Parking Lot which leads to the lakes. Also, this spot is one longest open area so make sure to reapply more sunscreen. If you decide to get off the trail to see the lakes you might see some alligators, ... Read more
This location point is near the Pinewood Parking Lot and also it is my second favorite rest area. It has a small pond with nice shade to cool down and you can admire the small lilies and fishes near the shore.  The picture for this pin loc... Read more
This location point is off the orange trail but is a must-see because you get to glance at the Kehl Canal. The water is clear and it is just a beautiful view to enjoy and walk along the canal. In the picture, you can notice sawgrass marshe... Read more
This location point is off the trail as well, but it is a beautiful view. The pond is filled with water lilies and it can be another rest area to cool down. There's plenty of shade here to enjoy the view. What are white water-lily? White wa... Read more

 

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