Join Brit on the Rusty Lyonia Trail at Lyonia Preserve in Deltona, Florida. This short trail travels through an open Florida scrub habitat, but the soft sugar sand makes it one you should be prepared for. Watch the guide to see the trail surface, surroundings and what to expect before visiting.
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2150 Eustace Avenue, Deltona, FL
The preserve is beside the Deltona Regional Library and Lyonia Environmental Center. The hiking trails begin behind the library and environmental center buildings
Parking is available at the shared Lyonia Environmental Center and Deltona Regional Library complex. Follow the signs toward the rear of the buildings to reach the preserve and trail entrance. Lyonia Preserve is open from sunrise to sunset.
Preserving the wild Florida for the next generation of explorers.
Do not let the short distance fool you. The trail surface is made up of soft, deep sugar sand, which requires more effort than a paved or hard packed trail. Closed toe shoes are recommended.
Carry water even though the trail is only 0.6 miles. The exposed conditions and soft sand can make the hike feel warmer and more demanding than its distance suggests
Lyonia Preserve is an open scrub habitat with little to no shade. Bring sun protection and consider visiting earlier in the day, especially during warmer months.
Lyonia Preserve protects habitat used by the threatened Florida scrub jay. Visiting before 10am may improve your chances of seeing one, but remain patient and observe wildlife without disturbing it.
