3 - Kissimmee River
As the trail leaves Lake Okeechobee, it follows the west side of Kissimmee River, which is being restored, after being channelized for flood control in the 1960s. Then walk through the Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area where you will see sandhill cranes, deer and bald eagles. Through some ranchland you will come to Tosohatchee State Reserve.

The Tosohatchee marshes are feeding areas for wading birds. During winter months they host large numbers of migrating waterfowl. The forested uplands support white-tailed deer, bobcat, fox squirrel, bald eagle, gray fox, turkey, hawks, owls, and many species of songbirds. The reserve also contains a variety of rare and endangered species of flora, including orchids and hand ferns. Aspiring photographers can find a multitude of picturesque view points and desirable subjects.

Permit Information
Backcountry permits are required for some of the areas along the Florida National Scenic Trail. Check with local management entities for the most up-to-date information.

Directions
The northern end of this segment is Tosohatchee State Reserve, located on Taylor Creek Road in Christmas (east of Orlando) off State Road 50.

Information Center
There is no visitor center.

Activities