Park and Trails
The Leon Sinks offer three hiking trails to the different sinkholes in the park including an observation platform at Big Dismal Sink. The trails feature over 20 species of trees and 75 different plants along with wildlife ranging from Carolina Chickadees to Gopher Tortoises.
Trails:
- Sinkhole trail – 3.1 miles
- Gumswamp trail – 2.3 miles
- Crossover trail – 0.5 miles
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