Polk County

Hickory Lake Scrub

Hickory Lake Scrub - Frostproof Area

This is an Environmental Land

Location:

From U.S. 27 south of Frostproof, travel northeast on S.R. 17. The parking and entrance is on the west side of the road.

Map:

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Hours:

7AM-8PM

Amenities:

  • Birding
  • Walking Paths/Trails

Commission District:

2

Geographic Area:

Southeast

Acreage:

57

Contact:

Natural Resource Division - Environmental Lands Program 4177 Ben Durrance Road Bartow, Fl 33830 (863)534-7377

Brief Site History:

This property was purchased by Polk County in 1997 and is now managed by the county. As part of the Lake Wales Ridge ecosystem, the site is home to many threatened and endangered plant species.

Description:

Ancient scrub, lakeshore, and oak hammock serve as home to wildlife that includes gopher tortoises, Florida scrub lizards, and wading birdds. The site also shelters 14 rare plants.

Trail Map:

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Location Map:

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  • Polk County Board of County Commissioners
  • 330 West Church Street | Bartow, FL 33830
  • (863) 534-6000
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