Aripeka Sandhills Preserve
Aripeka Sandhills Preserve is a protected area of west of US 19 near Aripeka and Hudson, Florida. It is managed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District and was purchased on November 8, 2007, as part of the Weeki Wachee Preserve (now more than ). It is part of a group of conservation lands extending north to the Crystal River Buffer Preserve (now a Florida State Park), helping preserve the southernmost coastal hardwood hammock in western Florida. The preserve includes dense hardwood swamps and piney sandhills. It is located at 18000 Aripeka Road. References External links Aripeka Sandhills Preserve trail map Aripeka Sandhills Preserve area map Protected areas of Pasco County, Florida Nature reserves in Florida Southwest Florida Water Management District reserves