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The natural area will be closed while ERM staff is reducing the height and mass of vegetation in specific areas to reduce the risk of wildfire activity and improve the health of the ecosystem for plants and animals ​by exposing the site's sandy areas for burrowing and foraging areas for gopher tortoises and for herbaceous plant species native to Florida to obtain sunlight to survive.




​​High Ridge Scrub

7300 High Ridge Road, 1/2 mile south of Hypoluxo Road

​       Picture of a paved accessible trail through the pine trees to a shade shelter at High Ridge Scrub Natural Area

Hike uphill on the sandy trails that make up a former sand dune - the Florida Coastal Ridge

Open Sunrise to Sunset, 365 Days a Year 

At a Glance     

Gopher tortoise haven

The 39-acre High Ridge Scrub Natural Area protects plants and animals that live in scrub habitat. Many of these species are protected, including the gopher tortoise. Other animals observed on the site include gulf fritillary butterfly, cicada, yellow garden spider, and American kestrel.

Features

  • Silkgrass Trail (paved) 0.25 miles
  • Gulf Fritillary (sandy) 1.5 miles

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