Event

Wet Walk (Royal Palm)

Everglades National Park

Fee:

Free. Free with paid park entrance fee.

Location: LAT/LONG: 25.382372, -80.609556


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

Dates & Times

Date:

Sunday, February 9, 2025

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Type of Event

Hike
Walk

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

Description

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.

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Please call 305-242-7700 or stop by the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center no earlier than one week in advance to make a reservation. Ages 12 and up only.

Image Gallery

Park staff stand in water looking at the camera and smiling surrounded by cypress trees.
Park staff stand in water looking at the camera and smiling surrounded by cypress trees.
2023 Staff prepare for the season of wet walks and cypress dome exploration.
NPS Photo credit Daniel Blankenship
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