State: Florida
Location: Everglades National Park
Length, One-Way: 11 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 0 feet
Maximum Elevation: 5 feet
Elevation Change: 5 feet
Best Season: Spring, Fall, Winter
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Moderate
Rare Roseate Spoonbills in Florida's Everglades
Trail Information
There are more than 28 miles of connecting trails winding through the pine forest around Long Pine Key Campground.
The first is the Long Pine Key Nature Trail is a continuous 7 mile trail that runs west from the campground to Pine Glades Lake along the main park road. It is open to hikers and bicyclists.
The Old Ingraham Highway is also open to bicycles. It runs 11 miles south and west from near the Royal Palm Visitor Center and with two overnight campsites along the way.
There have been reports of sightings of the endangered Florida panther in this area.
Directions
From Homestead:
Travel west several miles on County Road 9336. It turns into Main Park Road. Upon entering the park, travel seven miles (11 km) and turn left following signs to the campground. Network of 28 miles of trails weave around campground.
