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Everglades National Park - Guy Bradley Trail

Florida  >  United States

Short and easy birding trail in the Everglades National Park. The trail runs from the Visitor Center to the Flamingo Campground.

Added* by Santiago Rodriguez
Most recent update 9 maí 2025

Description

The Guy Bradley Trail is a 2.4 kilometer an out-and-back Everglades-trail that is good for seeing a variety of birds. The path runs along the shore of Florida Bay but trees and other vegetation block the view for most of the way. On occasion there is an opening in the trees that allows you a view of the ocean. There are a few information panels along the way that discuss the plants and animals that live in the area. The trail offers the chance to see many birds and is accessible year-round. The path goes from the Visitor Center to the Flamingo Campground. Among the birds you can encounter are Roseate Spoonbill, White Ibis, Black Skimmer, Ruddy Turnstone, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Spotted Sandpiper, Laughing Gull, American White Pelican, Brown Pelican, Willet, Little Blue Heron and Tricolored Heron.

Details

Access

Flamingo is located 45 miles southwest of Florida City on the southern end of Everglades National Park. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. The Guy Bradley Trail is an out and back path that goes from the Visitor Center to the Flamingo Campground and is good for walking, cycling, wheelchairs/mobility equipment users, and strollers.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Sea , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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