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Outdoors Royal Palm, Everglades

Anhinga Trail

An outdoor spot in Royal Palm, Everglades, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Dec–Apr, early morning.

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Anhinga Trail in Royal Palm, Everglades
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Why go

Short boardwalk at Royal Palm where alligators, anhingas and herons are often a few feet away.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Everglades, alongside 3 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Gumbo Limbo Trail, 0.0 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Royal Palm
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Dec–Apr, early morning

Nearby

The 5 closest curated picks in Everglades, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Gumbo Limbo Trail

    Shaded loop through a hardwood hammock next to the Anhinga Trail.

    Outdoors · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center

    Main park entrance with exhibits and ranger info on what's active that day.

    Sight · 1.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Robert Is Here Fruit Stand

    Family farm stand since 1959 near the park entrance; get a key lime or mamey milkshake.

    Food · 8.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery

    Tropical-fruit wines (lychee, guava, mango) and craft beer in a garden setting near Homestead.

    Drinks · 8.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Pa-hay-okee Overlook

    Raised boardwalk over the river of grass with wide sawgrass views.

    Outdoors · 12 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Anhinga Trail is a stop on our Miami Beach Getaway route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Everglades

Anhinga Trail is our only outdoors pick in Everglades; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Everglades guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Everglades run from 72°F in January to 87°F in August; June is usually the wettest month. For Anhinga Trail itself, we suggest: Dec–Apr, early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Everglades from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Everglades weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Anhinga Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
99MR+25, 40001 State Hwy 9336, Homestead, FL 33034, USA
Coordinates
25.38255, -80.60962
Destination
Everglades, Florida

Anhinga Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Anhinga Trail?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Anhinga Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Anhinga Trail?

Our pick: Dec–Apr, early morning. Insider tip: Dry season (Dec–Apr) is best. Cover your car with a tarp; vultures pick at rubber.

Is Anhinga Trail free?

Yes, we list Anhinga Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Anhinga Trail?

Anhinga Trail is at 99MR+25, 40001 State Hwy 9336, Homestead, FL 33034, USA, in Royal Palm. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Anhinga Trail?

Anhinga Trail appears on Miami Beach Getaway, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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