Anhinga Trail
Exhibits
Along the way How Much Water for Wildlife Wayside Exhibit Paradise Key Hammock Exhibit The Slough Exhibit
Walk the Anhinga Trail the Park Service's write-up
1-2 Hours · no dogs · season The trail is open and popular year round. Wildlife is present at all times of the year, but is generally most abundant during the cooler and drier months of December-March. During these months, look for nesting birds, turtles and alligators. <br /> <br /> The summer months are quieter, as many of the animals prefer to stay in the shade and water, so consider visiting the trail in the early morning summer hours to catch a glimpse of what makes this trail so special.
Start Anhinga Trail
The famous Anhinga Trail is a self-guided pavement and boardwalk trail winding through and over sawgrass marsh and freshwater slough. A paved path leads you along the water and to a looping boardwalk, providing views into the prairie and the clear waters of the slough. You may see alligators, fish, turtles, anhingas, and many other birds, especially during the winter, when the generally lower waters of the dry season concentrate aquatic wildlife in the slough. This is one the most popular trails in the park because of its abundance of wildlife.
As you walk, keep your senses open as songbirds may be tucked into the branches of the lumbering pond apple trees which flank the sides of the trail. Scan the surface of the water as you amble over the elevated board walk, looking for birds nestled between the branches or walking on the leaves. The Everglades was established for its wildlife and the Anhinga Trail is an easy reason to see why.
Pets Pets are not allowed on the Anhinga Trail with the exception of service animals
Accessibility The Anhinga Trail is paved cement and wooden boardwalk. It is wheelchair and stroller accessible. It is flat, free of rough terrain and between 4-8 feet wide. Pets are not allowed on the Anhinga Trail with the exception of service animals