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Gumbo Limbo Trail, Everglades National Park

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Hiking Trail · Nature / Park

Find solace from the Florida sun on Gumbo Limbo Trail, a pleasant loop hike through tropical woodlands. Along the way, you can admire lush vegetation of the Everglades, from royal palms and ferns, to the eponymous gumbo limbo tree, nicknamed the "Tourist Tree" for its peeling, reddish bark, reminiscent of a sunburnt tourist. Only 0.6 km (0.4 mi) long and paved, the trek is suitable for children and the elderly. The luscious plant life that surrounds the trail attracts insects, so don't forget mosquito repellent. Arrange your visit to Gumbo Limbo Trail and discover more family-friendly attractions in Everglades National Park using our Everglades National Park visit planner.

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By rickh57

We did the Gumbo Limbo trail after walking the Anhinga Trail. It was interesting how much cooler it was beneath the tropical foliage, though the mosquitoes were eager to feast on us. We saw lots of..... more »
By angelafE5404RI

Warm but pretty. We even saw a cat bird while on our walk. Very easy fast trail. Has a bath room at the parking lot. more »

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By Richard Bennett

This trail wanders through one of the hammocks (keys) in the Everglades. Excellent examples of how tropical plants and trees have mixed in with temperate cimate ones. A cool walk even in the height of summer.

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By Andrew French

Great nature walk! Lots to see.

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