Access: The Self-Guided Tour is intended to be accessible
to vehicles, hikers, and bikers. The trails within the preserve
are hard packed shell. One creek crossing will be required to
complete the tour. Water is generally less than 1 foot deep,
however during periods of high rain the trail may be closed if
there is ooding. Four-wheel drive is not necessary to enjoy this
tour, however other portions of the 20,000+ acre preserve are
only accessible via four-wheel drive.
Preserve Hours: The Self-Guided Tour is available to hikers,
bikers, and horse riders weekdays and weekends, when Duette
Preserve is open to the public. Preserve hours are sunrise
to sunset. Please note: The preserve is closed seasonally
on various weekends for the annual Hunt Program. Please
visit www.mymanatee.org/parks for the current Hunt Program
schedule and any notications about preserve closures.
Vehicle access is available on non Hunt Program Saturdays.
Visitors driving into the preserve will need to rst visit the Check
Station and pay the daily fee to access the site.
Activities: Your visit to Duette Preserve can include a driving tour,
hiking, biking, or horse riding (with proof of negative Coggin’s
test). Picnicking is encouraged and allowed. The preserve also
features a primitive campground, accessible for a small fee on
non-hunt weekend Fridays and Saturdays.
Please leave ATV’s, drones, alcohol, and glass containers,
at home. These are not permitted in the preserve.
Visiting for the day? Know before you go!
Here’s a list of items to bring on your adventure:
Water
Sunscreen
Snacks
Hat and other sun protective clothing
Comfortable walking shoes
A camera
Cell phone
Map
Your Duette Preserve Self-Guided Adventure Book
Be aware that bathrooms are located at the Check
Station only, so please plan accordingly.
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