Gumbo Limbo Trail, Everglades National Park

Short but very cool trail. I was able to see a lot of wildlife and get some pretty good pictures. Consider liking my review and pictures and follow along on all my adventures. Get Your Adventure On!

A very short paved loop trail that takes you into a dense canopy of assorted tropical plants that are native to S. Florida, most notably the Gumbo Limbo tree aka Tourist tree (for its peeling burnt bark appearance, I see you Floridians and your humor). I went on a windy, partly cloudy, Wednesday on Feb 2nd with a temperature of 24C/76F, there were ZERO bugs. If you are looking for some solitude and soaking in nature come here a little on the earlier side, folks seem to show up here a little later 1030 and on (ie school buses and large tours of elderly). Allow yourself to stop and read the metal placards, they are really insightful. Ps: the Ahinga Trail is on the same park so you might as well enjoy that too, a 2 for 1 deal!

Totally different than the other trail at Royal Palms Visitor Center. This boardwalk cuts through a "tree island" with tree canopy. Not likely to see any gators on this trail. But is a beautiful little pond about 3/4 of the way around the trail. Easy hike, mostly boardwalk. Handicap accessible. Inside the Everglades National Park at Royal Palms Visitor Center.

Dense trees. Nice little hike. No wildlife. Not even a bird. Darn👎🏼

This is a great short hike through some really lush woodlands. It’s a bit worn down but definitely worth the hike.