Lake Ashby Boardwalk
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The boardwalk at Lake Ashby crosses a portion of Lake Ashby in Volusia County, Florida, before entering the rainforest.
UnderstandLocal authorities have designated a number of parks in the area, but most have limited facilities, as most of the money for local parks funds the extensive beaches of Volusia's Atlantic Coast, with maintenance and…
PrepareThere's not much needed to do this walk, but do bring a bottle of water with you.
Get inIt is necessary to reach this park by car, as there are no public transit options to the park.
WalkThe route is addressed here in the counter-clockwise direction, with the longest unpaved segment first and the forest boardwalk last.
Stay safeBeware of alligators and snakes, as forms of dangerous wildlife found in Florida.
Go nextThere are other preserves within a few miles of Lake Ashby, and some larger lakes to the west (and particularly southwest), including Lakes Monroe and Jesup.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Lake Ashby Boardwalk" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: SelfieCity, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons