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Shark Valley

One of the most popular destinations in Everglades National Park, Shark Valley is along the Tamiami Trail between Miami and Naples.

Bobcat Boardwalk

Everglades National Park
Shark Valley   [25.755800,-80.766400]   0.3 miles

Bobcat Boardwalk

The 0.3-mile Bobcat Boardwalk at Shark Valley is a popular destination in winter and spring to see migratory and nesting birds.

Filed Under: Hikes, Loop Trails, National Parks, Nature Centers, Nature Trails, South Florida, Southeast Florida, Trails Tagged With: Accessible, Birding, Boardwalks, Botanical, Everglades, Everglades National Park, Family-friendly, Miami, Picnic, Shark Valley

Otter Cave Hammock Trail

Everglades National Park
Shark Valley   [25.747233,-80.766517]   1.0 miles

Otter Cave Hammock Trail

Complementing Shark Valley’s loop trail and Bobcat Boardwalk, the Otter Cave Trail gets you out into the Everglades at a walking pace, where you’ll see more wildlife.

Filed Under: Day Hikes, Hikes, National Parks, Nature Trails, South Florida, Southeast Florida, Trails Tagged With: Birding, Everglades, Everglades National Park, Favorites, Geology, Miami, Observation Decks, Shark Valley, Tropical Forests, Wildlife Viewing

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