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Sea Grape Drive Canoe Trail
Ochopee, Florida
1.95 mi
/ 0 ft gain
Sea Grape Drive Canoe Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Ochopee, Florida.
Paddle The Everglades' Wilderness Waterway
Ochopee, Florida
The Wilderness Waterway in the Everglades National Park can be navigated either by kayak or canoe. This is an endurance voyage that typically takes upwards of 10 days if you are solo-canoeing. The voyage can take significantly less time if using a kayak or a multi-person powered canoe. This route is not recommended for novice canoes given both the length of the journey but also the absolute nee...
Kirby Storter Roadside Park
Ochopee, Florida
0.8 mi
/ 23 ft gain
Kirby Storter Roadside Park is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Ochopee, Florida.
Stroll along the Kirby Storter Boardwalk
Ochopee, Florida
1 mi
A few miles after the Big Cypress visitor center you will find the Kirby Storter Boardwalk. This is a short 1 mile trail through a mature cypress strand. It is a pretty neat experience since in the Everglades in order to be in the middle of a habitat like this, you have to get your feet wet, however this well maintained boardwalk puts you right in the center of this unique ecosystem.
About hal...
Long Lake and Bird Rookery Canoe Trail
Naples, Florida
12.77 mi
/ 433 ft gain
Long Lake and Bird Rookery Canoe Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Naples, Florida.
Hike the Gator Hook Trail
Ochopee, Florida
5 mi
This 5-mile swamp walk begins off of Loop Road. To get there, take the Tamiami Trail into Big Cypress National Preserve and turn onto Loop Road (a right turn if coming from the west, a left turn from the east) at Monroe Station. About 2.2 miles down the gravel road, you will see signage for the Gator Hook Trailhead. The trailhead will be on your left, along with picnic tables, pit toilets, and ...
Camp on Fakahatchee Island
Naples, Florida
From Tamiami Trail, 5.2 miles west of Highway 29, turn left on the unmarked road. You will be able to leave you car here and launch. Follow the posted map closely as the mangrove tunnels are confusing, and you will probably get lost a few times anyways.There is a series of 5 mangrove tunnels, with each one getting larger and more amazing as you go. It's 5.6 miles to Daniel's Point, and then a s...
Florida Trail: Tamiami Trail to I-75
Ochopee, Florida
30.35 mi
/ 653 ft gain
Florida Trail: Tamiami Trail to I-75 is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near located near Chokoloskee, Florida.
Kayak Camp on Panther Key
Naples, Florida
To reach Panther Key, kayaking and navigation of the tides and mangrove islands is a necessity. The Everglades National Park ranger station in Everglades City is the closest put-in point for kayaks, and from there its a 12 mile paddle to Panther Key.This is a great adventure on which to visit multiple keys to stop and camp on, to make the paddling distance each day more manageable. Tiger Key wi...
Escape to the Sunshine
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Places to stay
Ochopee, Florida
Burns Lake Campground
Overview
Burns Lake Campground offers lake views from every campsite. Offering direct backcountry access, this campground is the ideal pl...
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 ta...
Ochopee, Florida
Midway Campground (Fl)
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Midway Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic table. Vi...
Ochopee, Florida
Pinecrest Group Campground
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Pinecrest Campground offers four group campsites that provide a nice, quiet and relaxing atmosphere. This is a wonderful locatio...
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