Located near the Avalon Park in Orlando, the Hal Scott Preserve is a 9,300-acre section of land that offers a number of exciting trails to the backpackers for adventurous retreats. This area is great for people who have just begun to learn mountain biking. Apart from that, this place is also famous for its Wildlife spottings that include bald eagles, sandhill cranes, red-cockaded woodpeckers, gopher tortoises, bobcats, river otters and indigo snakes. Primitive camping is also allowed in designated sites.

• Motorized vehicles are not permitted.
• Because the area is in thefloodplain of the Econlockhatchee River, it can become impassable during the summer rainy season.

• Entry is free.

• Rent a car from city centre.

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