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Everglades National Park
Bear Lake Trail

Trail Length:  1.6 miles (2.6 km) one way

Wheelchair Accessible:  No

Bicycles Allowed:  No

Trail Description:  Journey through a dense hardwood hammock mixed with mangroves.  The trail follows the old Homestead Canal, built in 1922, and is an excellent area for woodland birds.  There are more than 50 different tree species. 

Directions to Trail:  Two miles (3 km) north of the Flamingo Visitor Center.  Bike, drive, or walk to the end of Bear Lake Road to begin this trail, which ends at Bear Lake.  No RV's due to low overhead and minimal turn- around space.

 
Bear Lake Trail
The canal alongside Bear Lake Road
 
Bear Lake Trail
Entrance to the Bear Lake Trail - no RV's please due to low overhead

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West Indian Manatee

Did You Know?
Around 15 federally threatened and endangered species reside within the boundaries of Everglades National Park. Sea turtles, crocodiles, and West Indian Manatees (pictured left) are but a few of these.
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Last Updated: May 08, 2010 at 11:40 MST