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Everglades National Park
Long Pine Key Trails

Trail Length:  Over 28 miles (45 km) of connecting trails

Wheelchair Accessible:  No

Bicycles Allowed:  Yes

Trail Description:  Connecting trails through pinelands run 7 miles (11 km) west from the Long Pine Key campground to the Pine Glades Lake along the main park road. 

Directions to Trail:  Many trails start from around the Long Pine Key Campground, 7 miles (11 km) from the main park entrance/Ernest Coe Visitor Center. You may also park on road shoulders near the gates where trails meet paved roads.

Click here for more detailed information and a map of the Long Pine Key Trails.

 
Bikers on Long Pine Key Trail
Bicycling along a Long Pine Key Trail
 
Pinelands
Pine trees and palmettos along a Long Pine Key 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: March 27, 2008 at 09:34 EST