Outdoors Royal Palm, Everglades
Gumbo Limbo Trail
An outdoor spot in Royal Palm, Everglades, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Shaded loop through a hardwood hammock next to the Anhinga Trail.
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 Anhinga Trail, 0.0 mi away as the crow flies. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Royal Palm
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 20 min
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 5 closest curated picks in Everglades, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Anhinga Trail
Short boardwalk at Royal Palm where alligators, anhingas and herons are often a few feet away.
Outdoors · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center
Main park entrance with exhibits and ranger info on what's active that day.
Sight · 1.9 mi straight-line - 3Robert 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 - 4Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery
Tropical-fruit wines (lychee, guava, mango) and craft beer in a garden setting near Homestead.
Drinks · 8.4 mi straight-line - 5Pa-hay-okee Overlook
Raised boardwalk over the river of grass with wide sawgrass views.
Outdoors · 12 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Gumbo Limbo 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
Gumbo Limbo Trail is our only outdoors pick in Everglades; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Everglades guide.
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Flamingo Marina
End of the park road on Florida Bay; boat tours and kayak rentals, with manatees and crocodiles often in the marina.
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Shark Valley Tram Tour
Two-hour narrated tram on a 15-mile loop to an observation tower, with gators along the canal.
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Coopertown Airboats
Family-run airboat rides on the Tamiami Trail since 1945, through sawgrass and hammocks.
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 Gumbo Limbo Trail itself, we suggest: 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 Gumbo Limbo Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 99JQ+VX, Homestead, FL, USA
- Coordinates
- 25.38220, -80.61003
- Destination
- Everglades, Florida
Gumbo Limbo Trail: quick answers
How much time do you need at Gumbo Limbo Trail?
Plan on about 20 minutes at Gumbo Limbo Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Gumbo Limbo Trail?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Bring bug spray, especially in summer.
Is Gumbo Limbo Trail free?
Yes, we list Gumbo Limbo Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Gumbo Limbo Trail?
Gumbo Limbo Trail is at 99JQ+VX, Homestead, FL, USA, in Royal Palm. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Gumbo Limbo Trail?
Gumbo Limbo Trail appears on Miami Beach Getaway, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Gumbo Limbo Trail to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Everglades.
Plan Everglades
- Everglades travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Everglades weather by month
- South Beach to Everglades 59 mi straight-line
- Everglades to Key West 75 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Everglades
- Coopertown Airboats Activity
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.