Park staff stand in water looking at the camera and smiling surrounded by cypress trees.

Wet Walk (Royal Palm)

Everglades National Park

  • Feb 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
  • Free

Wade through the River of Grass into the shadows of a "gator hole" or a cypress dome. Wear lace-up shoes, socks and long pants that can get wet or muddy. Call (305) 242-7700 or stop by the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center for reservations, no greater than one week in advance (12 and up). Participants will need their own transportation to reach the hike site.

Fees

Free with paid park entrance fee.

Location

Meet at Royal Palm flagpole. Turn left four miles past the Homestead park entrance.

Latitude and Longitude 25.382372, -80.609556

Schedule

Date:

Feb 9, 2025

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours

20 minutes for commute to hike site from Royal Palm, 1.5 hours for hike

Event Type

  • Hike
  • Walk
Tags: slough slog, wet walk, everglades, cypress dome