University of West Florida

The Edward Ball Nature trail accesses the UWF Nature Trails. This half-mile boardwalk meanders through Thompson’s Bayou over a hardwood swamp home to mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles, including an occasional American Alligator. The 20+ miles of nature trails are located on the westernmost 600 acres of campus; these diverse and challenging Biking & Hiking Trails are enjoyed by hikers, cyclists, geocache, and equestrian enthusiasts.