
We took the Kitching Creek Trail |

Slash pine trees - only found in southern Florida. They make for a bizarre landscape with their foliage only on the very top and low-growing palms covering the floor. |

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Another view of the slash pine forest |

The hike up to the highest point in southern FL -- a full 86 feet above sea level. (We're not sure if that includes the wood structure at the top or not.) |