Anhinga Trail

Hiking trail Homestead, Florida, United States
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What to expect

The Anhinga Trail is a short trail located in the Everglades National Park, Florida. The trail is approximately 0.8 miles round trip and is wheelchair accessible. It winds through a sawgrass marsh, where visitors can see a variety of wildlife, including alligators, turtles, anhingas, herons, and egrets. The trail is one of the most popular in the park due to its abundance of wildlife, especially during the winter. The trail is a paved walkway and a boardwalk over Taylor Slough, a freshwater sawgrass marsh. The Anhinga Trail is also listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places

Plan your family visit to the Anhinga Trail with these blog insights 👇

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The Best Things To Do Everglades With Kids 2024 ( Must Sees)

The Best Things To Do Everglades With Kids 2024 ( Must Sees)
This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked the Anhinga Trail, a popular choice for families. It's a paved loop trail with a lot of wildlife, including alligators, turtles, and birds. It's also stroller-friendly

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the alligators up close, and they were fascinated by the different birds we saw. The trail was easy to walk, and we enjoyed the shade from the trees ✨

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Visiting the Everglades with Kids: Ultimate Family Guide to Everglades National Park

Visiting the Everglades with Kids: Ultimate Family Guide to Everglades National Park
This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked the Anhinga Trail, which is great for wildlife viewing and is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible

Highlights: We enjoyed the wildlife viewing on this trail, especially the alligators and birds ✨