Babcock Webb - Oilwell Grade

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Oilwell Grade is an easy, scenic trail that travels through the northern and southern regions of west Babcock Webb WMA. On the northside of Oilwell Grade is a mile-long hiking trail named Flag Pond Loop Trail, which loops around a pond. Oilwell Grade has various scenic areas traveling through marshl...Read More
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Highlights of Babcock Webb - Oilwell Grade

Forest Category IconForest
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
34 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Oilwell Grade
Nearest Town
Punta Gorda
Nearest Services
Punta Gorda
Management Agency
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
District
Southwest

Overview

Oilwell Grade is an easy, scenic trail that travels through the northern and southern regions of west Babcock Webb WMA. On the northside of Oilwell Grade is a mile-long hiking trail named Flag Pond Loop Trail, which loops around a pond. Oilwell Grade has various scenic areas traveling through marshlands, woods, and prairies. At the southern end of the trail is a beautiful and quiet pond area that hosts a picnic table for travelers who wish to take in the sounds and sights of nature. Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area is an active cattle ranch located in southwest Florida. The Wildlife Management Area consists of prairies, marshes, and woodlands spanning almost 66,000 acres in Charlotte County. Babcock Webb WMA allows camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, paddling, boating, and horseback riding.

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20 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
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