About
Length1 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain10 ft up
Typical time30 min
TrailheadSandfly Island, Gulf Coast (boat access)
SurfaceShell mound path
Best seasonDecember through April - the dry season. Summer means heat, daily storms, flooded trails and relentless mosquitoes.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🦌 Wildlife🌲 Old growth🏛️ Historic site

A loop over a Calusa shell mound in the Ten Thousand Islands, reachable only by boat.

Tips
You need your own boat or a kayak from Everglades City. The whole island is a shell mound built up by the Calusa over centuries.
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