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Everglades National Park
Christian Point Trail

Trail Length:  1.8 miles (2.9 km) one way

Wheelchair Accessible:  No

Bicycles Allowed:  No

Trail Description:  Wander along a rustic path through a wide diversity of habitats. The trail begins in dense mangroves and buttonwoods full of bromeliads, or airplants.  Next, investigate the unusual, salt-loving vegetation of open coastal prairie.  Dead buttonwood snags interrupt these expanses that were shaped by hurricanes.  Finally, you'll end up along the shore of Snake Bight, best viewed near high tide.

Directions to Trail:  One mile (2 km) north of the Flamingo Visitor Center on the main park road.

 
Christian Point Trail
View from the Christian Point Trail
 
Christian Point Trail
Visitors strolling along the Christian Point Trail
Scenic View of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness  

Did You Know?
Everglades National Park protects the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi River. The wilderness area is named for Marjory Stoneman Douglas who was instrumental in creating the park, and who coined the phrase "River of Grass."

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