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Where: Everglades National Park, FL

Country: US

Length: 7.5 Miles

Difficulty: Difficult

Crowds: Crowded


Nearest Town: Miami

Miles from Town: 81 Miles

Elevation Gain:

Beginning Elevation: 5 Feet

End/Highest Elevation:


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Trail Description

Visitors will find this trail a little less traveled due to its location and length. It begins at the rear of Flamingo Campground Loop C. From here is leads into a beautiful mangrove forest type of buttonwoods. This wide route was once an old road servicing commercial fishermen and farmers. Hiking along the coast affords beautiful, expansive views of clear waters and open sky. Hiking several miles "in" affords better opportunities to see the park's wildlife than some of the shorter area trails found in Flamingo. Primitive camping is permitted when first obtaining a permit. Permits are available at the visitor centers.

Directions: From Flamingo, FL, Begin at the rear of loop "C" in the Flamingo Campground which is located at the end of Main Park Road approximately 38 miles south of the main entrance. Signage is good.

Primitive camping is permitted along this coastal hike.

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Description

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Directions

Begins at Flamingo Campground; begin at the rear of loop "C" in the campground. A backcountry permit is required for overnight camping.

Highlights

Step back in time as you walk this old road once used by wild cotton pickers and fishermen. Shady buttonwoods and open expanses of succulent coastal plants await.



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