A rare gem in the middle of the hustle and bustle of urbanity, Pine Island Ridge is not to be missed. This 101 acres is dominated by magnificent Live Oaks, Slash Pines and abundant wildlife and contains the highest elevation in Broward County- 29 feet above sea level, which is nearby this cache.
100,000 years ago, this site was at the edge of the ocean. As the sea level has fluctuated over the millenia, slowly the Atlantic ocean, now approximately 10 miles away, created sand dunes instead, hence why it is referred to as a ridge.
While you are here you may want to do the Pine Island Ridge Natural Area EarthCache GC518D5.
If you enter the trail from Tree Tops Park please note the following hours and fees:
November through March 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March through November 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Admission is charged to enter Tree Tops Park on weekends and holidays only.
$1.50 per person (ages 6 and up)
$8 maximum charge per car or van (six to nine occupants)
$20 maximum charge per commercial vehicle/school bus (10 or more occupants).