View of Long Pond – Big Lagoon Observation Tower loop from Big Lagoon State Park

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View of Long Pond – Big Lagoon Observation Tower loop from Big Lagoon State Park

Easy

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View of Long Pond – Big Lagoon Observation Tower loop from Big Lagoon State Park

01:22

5.43km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.08 km

View of Long Pond

Highlight • Lake

This was a great stop on the trail. Take a moment and listen to the birds and feel the breeze.

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1.64 km

Boardwalk at Big Lagoon State Park

Highlight • Trail

Big Lagoon State Park is situated next to Big Lagoon (go figure), which separates the mainland of Florida from the Gulf of Mexico. The park plays host to a load …

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3.06 km

Big Lagoon Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lookout tower at the end of the Big Lagoon Observation Tower Trail peers over Big Lagoon into the Gulf of Mexico. You can also look back at the boardwalk …

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5.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.91 km

1.49 km

Surfaces

3.40 km

1.40 km

590 m