Headwaters at Duette Preserve

Preserves are open but trail access may be limited  

As Manatee County Preserves and Conservation Lands reopen after the storm, some trails may be closed while we work to restore them. Please respect all posted trail signage.

Leffis Key Preserve will remain closed until further notice. 

Want to visit where the Manatee River begins? 

The Headwaters is a 2,344 acre preserve located north of State Road 62. This property was purchased by Manatee County in 1995 through a grant provided by the Florida Communities Trust, Florida Forever program. The Headwaters is open year round from dawn to dusk for walkers, hikers and equestrians. Hiking at the Headwaters is a great option when Duette Preserve is closed for hunt weekends.

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