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Everglades National ParkVisitors Along the Shark Valley Tram Road
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Everglades National Park
Tram Road

Trail Length:  15 miles (24 km) round trip

Wheelchair Accessible:  Yes

Bicycles Allowed:  Yes

Trail Description:  This flat, paved road is used for tram rides, bicycling, and walking. Along the road you may see alligators, herons, egrets, deer, turtles, and snail kites. An observation tower at the halfway point provides panoramic views. Below the Observation Tower is a short trail through a tropical hardwood hammock. Bicycles can be rented from the Shark Valley Tram Tour Company. Click here for more information about bicycling around Shark Valley.
(Para información sobre ciclismo en Shark Valley presione aquí.)

Directions to Trail: Begins directly behind the Shark Valley Visitor Center.

 
Shark Valley Tram Road
Trail to the Shark Valley Observation Tower
 
Shark Valley Tram Road
Bicycling along the Shark Valley Tram Road
Morning Glory  

Did You Know?
Everglades National Park is home to over 1,000 species of plants. The Morning Glory pictured here is a native species. However, over 20% of the plants here are non-native. Researchers in the Park are working to remove those that cause the most problems.

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Last Updated: September 16, 2008 at 11:21 EST