Babcock Webb - Road 5

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Florida
Trails
Babcock Webb - Road 5

Highlights of Babcock Webb - Road 5

Forest

Scenic

Highest Elevation

45 ft

Shape of Trail

Out & Back

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

N/A

Official Trail Name

Road 5

Nearest Town

Punta Gorda

Nearest Services

Punta Gorda

Management Agency

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

District

Southwest

Overview

Road 5 is located in central Babcock Webb WMA. Explorers can expect the trail to cut through bright green prairies almost as far as the eye can see. Road 5 is an easy scenic route allowing anyone to travel on it. Road 5 north of Tram Grade is a little less traveled and is more marsh than prairie environment. Road 5 travels up to the Boy Scout's Field Trial area, consisting of almost 1300 acres. Road 5 also connects to Road 4 which is another beautiful scenic trail in Babcock Webb WMA. 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.