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Everglades National ParkBayshore Loop Trail
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Everglades National Park
Bayshore Loop Trail

Trail Length:  2 miles (3.2 km) round trip

Wheelchair Accessible:  No

Bicycles Allowed:  No

Trail Description:  Meander along the shore of Florida Bay, watching for remnants of an outpost fishing village. Observe the effects of hurricanes Katrina and Wilma on the landscape.

Directions to Trail:  Begin at the Coastal Prairie Trailhead at the back of Loop "C" in the Flamingo Campground. Veer left at the trail junction to the bay.

 
Bayshore Loop Trail
View of Florida Bay from the Bayshore Loop Trail
 
Bayshore Loop Trail
Visitor strolling along the Bayshore Loop Trail
Baby alligator  

Did You Know?
Female alligators will vehemently protect their nests and their young until they reach one to two years of age. Keep your eyes out for baby alligators in the Everglades - they're about a foot long with yellow stripes.

Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST