Castellow Hammock Preserve and Nature Center

When you get to the park, open your quest and we'll guide you through one step at a time. Do them in any order, across as many visits as you like — anything you tick is saved.

• Walking

  Walk the hammock loop trail at an easy pace, all the way round.

  0.5 mile loop · about 25 min · Dirt and limestone, uneven roots, deep shade. Not stroller friendly.

• Adventure

  Spend time in the butterfly garden and photograph a butterfly or a flower it visits.

  At the trailhead garden · about 15 min · Open sun; mid-morning is busiest.

• Live More

  Stand still in the middle of the hammock and count how many different sounds you can hear.

  0.25 mile in · about 10 min · Shaded, quiet, level enough to stand comfortably.

• Movement

  Walk the loop, then add a second lap at a brisker pace.

  1 mile total · about 35 min · Watch the roots on the second lap.

• Together

  Take turns leading on the loop — whoever is in front picks what to stop and look at.

  0.5 mile loop · about 25 min · Narrow trail; single file works best.

• Bonus · optional

  Bonus: find a strangler fig and photograph how it wraps its host tree.

  Along the loop · about 15 min · Look up into the canopy.

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Before you go

Hours

Preserve open daily; nature centre hours are limited — check the county page before you go

Entry

Free

Getting there

On SW 162nd Ave in the Redland, south of SW 216th St. Small parking area at the nature centre.

The hammock loop can be muddy and root-covered after rain. Sturdy shoes help.