Six Mile Cypress Slough, Fort Myers

It was really worth it. We saw more animals than in Myakka, it was a nice and easy boardwalk, 1,5 hour and than we took the time to see everything, wild pigs ,otters a lot of beautiful birds ,alligator with baby´s. , water snake, squirels turtles.

I only wish this park were bigger. There's less and less green space but Six Mile Cypress is one of my favorite places to get away from the traffic, slow down and get back into the natural side of Fort Myers. Great boardwalks. Lots of wildlife. I love this place and I look forward to the Nature Center opening.

Enjoyed the well maintained boardwalk. Pamplet numbers and boardwalk numbers told you what you might see in that area. Did not see any alligators; however, we saw many birds, woodpeckers. We will go back.

The volunteers are very knowledgeable and very friendly. There was a lot of wild life to see. Over all it was a very enjoyable visit. I would definitely go back.

where going the 19 thrue our school and we get to walk true the river excited so you should got to i seen picsture and it looks cool

If you want to see natural nature (not zoo nature) this is a good place to see it. No guarantees as what you might see. We got there for a guided tour, which is what I would recommend, not that you couldn't just take the walk yourself. We saw a gator, and various birds. It was fun to just walk around out in the woods. Kids might get a little bored after a couple hours, though my 10 and 12 year old both liked the visit and the walk, at least initially. (they were getting a little antsy at 2 hours) Our tour guide was able to point out little things that come with the experience of having been through the trail multiple times. Only cost was parking. A good time had by all.

I would highly recommend this preserve to anyone who enjoys a walk in nature. We visited with friends here from MA. and enjoyed the walk along the boardwalk, siting birds and river otters along the way. Not only was it a wonderful day in nature, the park is FREE! The volunteer guides were helpful and pleasant and we look forward to going again in another season to compare the foliage and birds and animals we will hopefully see.

The Slough and its boardwalk are well taken care of and the volunteers are very knowledgeable since they go through a training program. But you can go any time; it isn't necessary to wait for a volunteer. The walk is beautiful and peaceful. Take the time to enjoy everything around you. I go often and have spotted gators about 80% of the time. Beautiful birds and butterflies are always there, but there are no mosquitoes!

there is so much wildlife to see, and so much to do. you are walking through the woods with swamps to one side of you and woods on the other side.

I LOVE Six Mile Slough! It's a great little escape from the busy chores of life. There are miles of boardwalks, observation pavillions, lots of wildlife (including alligators), and the plant species are also abundant. There is no charge to the slough but you do have to pay for parking, $3 max. It is well worth a visit if you want to expereince some of natural FL.