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Bear Lake Trail

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Where: Everglades National Park, FL

Country: US

Length: 1.6 Miles

Difficulty: Easy

Crowds: Packed


Nearest Town: Miami

Miles from Town: 80 Miles

Elevation Gain:

Beginning Elevation: 5 Feet

End/Highest Elevation:


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Trail Description

Bear Lake Trail is 1.6 miles one-way. It is located off Bear Lake Road approximately two miles north of Flamingo. The hike is a journey through a dense hardwood hammock mixed with mangroves. More than 30 different tree types may be identified. As a result, it is an excellent area for observing woodland birds. Once you reach Bear Lake, retrace your steps back to the parking lot. The trail does not circle the lake.

Directions: From Flamingo, FL, Bear Lake Trail is located two miles north of Flamingo. Travel Main Park Road over the waterway and immediately turn right onto Bear Lake Road. This road takes you to the parking area / trailhead. Signage is good.

This hike is a good one at sunrise or sunset. Plenty of birdlife.

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Description

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Directions

About 3 miles north of the Flamingo Ranger Station off Bear Lake Road. To reach it, turn left onto Bear Lake Road at its intersection with the Main Park Road and travel for almost 2 miles to the end of the road. The trail is on the west side and is marked.

Highlights

Journey through a dense hardwood hammock mixed with mangroves. Excellent area for woodland birds. More than 30 different tree types. The trail ends at Bear Lake.



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