I just dropped in as I was passing by. Nice nature walk and I did get to see about 5 small (2 -3 foot) gators which made the trip worthwhile. Hopefully I will be able to come back soon with my kids.

The main focus of the Six Mile Cypress Slough (pronounced "slew" if you ask the locals how to get there) is their huge boardwalk nature trail. You can take a guided tour or walk by yourself. We found the guided tour was scaring a lot of the wildlife away, so we headed out on our own. Want good results from... More

This was my first visit & I thoroughly enjoyed it. What a nice, quiet & serene outing! The hike walkway is well constructed up off the ground & you can stay as long or little as you like. There are signs of direction & benches along the path for rest stops. We saw birds, snakes, alligators (including a baby one)... More

I really enjoy taking a stroll on the boardwalk at the slough. It is really a great place for relaxation and meditation as you walk thru the cypress canopy, along the pond and observe wildlife from the various overlooks. While they talk of Florida's wildlife, most of my encounters have been limited to birds, alligators and an armadillo. Nevertheless it... More

This thin slice of the way Florida once looked is even wheel chair accessible! Every visit is different as the water level changes and the "Cast of Characters" you may see along the boardwalk changes as well. Take a day off from the beach and visit the Slough.

Who would have thought that there was such a quiet peaceful spot so close to the city! It was a very warm day when we visited the slough but it was such a comfortable temperature under the canopy of the trees. We saw a number of interesting plants and animals... Lots of birds, turtles, fish... And even a couple of... More

I never imagined that I would write a review, especially a five star one for a slough! But this is a great attraction in Fort Myers area and well worth the drive and time if you have half a day open. I would recommend that you take at least two hours to walk through the preserve and look for wildlife,... More

Nice way to get outdoors and not be on the beach for a few hours. Saw Florida in its natural state. Bring binocs and you can see gators, turtles, fish and lots of different birds. Very peaceful to walk through. Nice flat boardwalk to walk on. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys nature.

There is an elevated walkway through the trees, and if you take your time and stop to watch for animals, you may be rewarded with some amazing sights. We watched turtles in the water, then watched a large black one trek through the dry brush to a second pond. We also saw a small aligator swimming nearby the walkway and... More