Experts' Choice Award Anhinga Trail
What the experts agree on
Anhinga Trail's boardwalk cuts through sawgrass marsh where alligators, egrets, and turtles are reliably spotted. It's the Everglades' most popular walk for guaranteed wildlife encounters.
Travel + Leisure "Path runs over the sawgrass marsh known as Taylor Slough, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wildlife visible in the vicinity of the trail includes alligators, turtles, egrets" Full review
Fodor's "One of the most popular trails in the Everglades, Anhinga is known for its ample wildlife viewing opportunities." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Anhinga Trail, close to the east entrance nearest Miami, is a crowd-favorite 0.8-mile boardwalk loop through a sawgrass marsh, where visitors are practically guaranteed to see an..."
National Geographic "At 2,400 square miles, Everglades National Park is about twice the size of Rhode Island. For first-time visitors, the sheer size of the park can be overwhelming. The Anhinga Trail..."
National Geographic "If you prefer to walk, you can view the reptiles from the Anhinga Trail"
Lonely Planet "The Anhinga Trail is a must-do for every first-time Everglades visitor. People have described this trail as "Disney-like" for the way wildlife latently hang around."
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National Geographic "My park’s biggest attraction is the Anhinga Trail. Head to the Anhinga Trail if you want to see wildlife. If you’re really lucky, you’ll spot a snail kite. If you only have one day to..."
Lonely Planet "Watching blue herons in their natural environment along the Anhinga Trail"
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Lonely Planet "The Everglades' Anhinga Trail is often loaded with sunbathing critters. The Anhinga Trail is a bit longer – 0.8 miles – and often loaded with sunbathing critters, like gators, herons and..."
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Lonely Planet "It will be a revelation to learn that such a variety of Everglades wildlife can be packed into a less-than-a-mile stretch. This pristinely paved trail – with portions of well-kept and..."
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