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Everglades National Park
Anhinga Trail

Trail Length:  0.8 miles (1200 meters) round trip

Wheelchair Accessible:  Yes

Bicycles Allowed:  No

Trail Description:  This self-guiding trail winds through a sawgrass marsh, where you may see alligators, turtles, anhingas, herons, egrets, and many other birds, especially during the winter. This is one the most popular trails in the park because of its abundance of wildlife.

Directions to Trail:  Starts from the Royal Palm Visitor Center, four miles (6 km) from the main park entrance/Ernest Coe Visitor Center. 
Visitors on the Anhinga Trail
Visitors bird watching on the Anhinga Trail
 
Anhinga Trail
Strolling along the Anhinga Trail

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Did You Know?

Did You Know?
Many of the orchids found within the Everglades are "epiphytic," growing on host trees that are used for support. This adaptation allows a variety of plants to grow in an otherwise harsh environment.
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Last Updated: December 09, 2010 at 11:29 MST