2021 Map of Lostmans Trail

About this map

Pinecrest sits at the northern edge of this wet, subtropical landscape, where the human footprint is defined by a sparse network of back-country trails and the historic Loop Road. The area is part of the Big Cypress National Preserve, a complex environment where slightly elevated hardwood hammocks rise above the expansive waters of The Everglades. These islands of biodiversity, such as Dr Tiger Hammock and Tamarind Hammock, provided critical high ground for early inhabitants and travelers navigating the slow-moving waters of Dayhoff Slough and East Slough. The intricate trail system, including the Red Bird Lane Trl and various utility-named tracks like Z4 Need Name 8 Trl, illustrates the ongoing effort to manage and traverse this seasonal wilderness. Features like Sandy Mound and Rattlesnake Ridge further distinguish the subtle topographic variations that dictate the ecology of the region.