The Chassahowitzka heartland is made up of extensive hardwood swamps and forests, interspersed with creeks, marshes, scrub islands, and springs. Remnants of enormous bald cypress stumps serve as reminders of the once-dominant trees before logging took place. Nowadays, red maples, sweet gums, elms, magnolias, ashes, and red cedars populate the overstory, creating a diverse and vibrant environment for hikers to explore.