The Marsh Rabbit Run trail at Polk County’s Circle B Bar Reserve has reopened after being flooded during Hurricane Milton in October. The popular Alligator Alley trail remains closed.

The entire 1,267 nature preserve, popular with walkers and birdwatchers, was closed after the hurricane, when the tract had stored overflow waters from Lake Hancock. Most of Circle B reopened Nov. 12.

Alligator Alley, which borders Lake Hancock, could remain closed for months as repairs continue, according to Polk County officials.

Monarch butterfly along Rabbit Marsh Run
A monarch butterfly, seen along Marsh Rabbit Run at Circle B Bar Reserve | Barry Friedman, LkldNow

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