About
Length (round trip)1.5 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain10 ft up
Typical time45 min
TrailheadLong Pine Key area, main park road
SurfaceLimestone and pine duff
Best seasonDecember through April - the dry season. Summer means heat, daily storms, flooded trails and relentless mosquitoes.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌼 Wildflowers🌲 Old growth

This 0.8 mile (1200 meter) loop offers a fantastic glimpse of the majesty and complexity of life in the park. Slight elevation changes raise roots and rocks from the river of grass, framing parallel Pine Rockland, Hardwood Hammock, and Sawgrass Prairie habitats for visitors to explore. The trail begins at the south end of the picnic area and is not wheelchair accessible.

Tips
Pine rockland, hardwood hammock and freshwater prairie one after another - the quickest lesson in Everglades ecology you can walk.
Location

Long Pine Key area, main park road

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