Top Adventures in Homestead
Hike the Anhinga Trail, Everglades
The Anhinga trail starts at the Royal Palm visitor center and stretches .8 miles through a fascinating sawgrass marsh. Being close to the park entrance, this is a very popular and busy trail. Expect crowds.
If you have a choice of season, winter i...
0.8 miles
0 ft gain
Hike Anhinga Trail
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 Slo...
0.8 miles
Watch the Sunrise at the Deering Estate People's Dock
The Deering Estate is a magnificent and historic property with a home built in 1900. To see the house and check out its immediate property, you will need to pay to enter the gates. However, just 50 yards south of the entry to the Estate is a sma...
Take a Stroll on the Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook Trail
Park at the trailhead and hop onto the boardwalk trail. Its very short--just 0.2 miles, so take your time to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Partway through the hike there is a lookout tower which is great for getting a high vantage point to enjoy...
0.2 miles
Take a Sunrise Stroll around Matheson Hammock
Matheson Hammock is a beautiful park in the heart of one of the oldest sections of Miami, just off of Old Culter Road. This is far off the tourist map which is mostly confined to South Beach. However, it is just 20 minutes from the beach and 10 m...
Stroll along the Mahogany Hammock Trail
Parking is available right next to the trailhead. Hop onto the boardwalk for a 0.5 mile hike through the Florida everglades. The boardwalk takes you across marshes and dense foliage. This place is home to many different animal species, so be on th...
0.5 miles
Walk the Mahogany Hammock Trail in Everglades NP
Located a short drive off the main drag to the Flamingo Visitor Centre (and only a few hours from Miami) this short boardwalk through a lush Mahogany and Gumbo-Limbo plants is an easy walk for families.Elevated upon a well-serviced boardwalk this ...
0.5 miles
0 ft gain
Paddle the 9 Mile Pond Canoe Trail
If you only do one thing in the Everglades, I highly recommend canoeing through the mangrove and lake meadows of 9 mile pond. I had thought the Everglades would have been swampy, but they are in fact "glades" or open meadows in a forest.We decide...
Bike through Shark Valley
The Shark Valley loop allows you to experience a peaceful bike ride and close encounters with wildlife found in the Everglades. This paved trail takes about 2-3 hours to complete and includes an observation tower with quite a view.Fill up or purch...
15 miles
Hike through Shark Valley
I would like to preface this adventure by saying that if you prefer to bike Shark Valley, please reference Rob Witt's adventure "Bike through Shark Valley". Biking is certainly the best way to see the whole trail, and not spend the entire day doi...
15 miles
Mountain Bike or Kayak at the Virginia Key North Point Trails
Virginia Key North Point Trails offers 8.2 of mountain bike trails ranging from novice to advanced and expert. There is a variety of cool features and bridges to ride on, overlooking the beach and Downtown Miami. The trails are constantly maintain...
8.2 miles
36.5 ft gain
Wander through the Wynwood Walls
There is so much to do in Wynwood, however, this adventure highlights the famous street art. Bonus for Covid times, most of it can be done outdoors! There are some indoor features, but that is definitely not the main attraction in my opinion. ...
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Ochopee, Florida
Pinecrest Group Campground
Overview Pinecrest Campground offers four group campsites that provide a nice, quiet and relaxing atmosphere. This is a wonderful location for a group to start their south Florida adventure.Recreat... -
Homestead, Florida
Flamingo Everglades National Park
Flamingo Everglades offers houseboats, camping and RV sites along with a marina store and restaurant. There are also kayaks and canoes available for rent.From $89/night
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Ochopee, Florida
Midway Campground (Fl)
Overview Midway Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic table. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as fishing, hiking t... -
Ochopee, Florida
Monument Lake Campground
Overview Monument Lake Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic table. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as fishing, h...
