Anhinga Trail
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Details
Distance
1.39 miles
Elevation Gain
62 ft
Route Type
Loop
Description
Added by Christian Murillo
The Anhinga Trail in Florida's Everglades National Park provides easy access to awesome wildlife watching, featuring birds and alligators.
The Everglades National Park is a superb spot for viewing wading birds and alligators off an easy paved path. There are a number of observation decks along the way, off of the main path. The trail begins at the Visitor Center, following Taylor Slough.
The Anhinga Trail is one of the best places to see alligators in this part of the Everglades, so be sure to walk to the end of the paved path and around the boardwalk loop. Gators like to hang out on the islands or drift through the inky water below the boardwalk. You may also see turtles, egrets, herons, cormorants, and many other marsh-dwelling birds. Several species of fish call Anhinga home including the alligator gar, a prehistoric fish with a gator-looking snout.
Note
This is a popular trail and a relatively easy hike, so it can be very crowded especially on weekends and during vacation times.
Best season for visiting
Winter is the best time to visit as it's the dry season and there a fewer mosquitos.
Park Website
For more information about the wildlife of the park, click here.
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Anhinga Trail Reviews
The only caution for this one is preferably go December through March. Bugs in the Everglades are fierce the rest of the year. No matter when you go, bring sunscreen , bug repellant & water.
5.0
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