Biking this trail was probably my favorite part of our Everglades visit. It was really hot and the ranger stopped us to make sure we had at least a gallon of water per person and sunscreen (we needed both!). The trail is flat and easy to bike! Really cant emphasise enough that it is extremely hot though! So be prepared. The ice cream at the visitor center at the end was a welcome treat.We did see a young alligator on the trail, but it was far enough to the side that we could bike past without bothering it. I really recommend this trip!

A bit pricey $30 entrance fee, that does not include the tram which is an extra charge. Great place for biking and hiking. With an observation tower out about 7 miles. Bring plenty of water. Great views

Free for national park membersBiking is $20per bike7miles going to observator8miles back to visitor centerA lot of birds to watchGators found in the swampThen towards the last part a gator is trying to cross the roadBest experience for everglades...2hrs is enough to go around the bike trail observator and catch wild animals

Amazing place to visit, great for a family adventure. You can bike or walk the 15 mile round trip, or take the tram. Tram is a little pricey, but well worth it in my opinion. The tour guide was fun and knowledgeable. There are bathrooms at the tower and at the entrance as well. Guaranteed to see some alligators and turtles.

I absolutely love this place. You can bring your own bike - a must, or rent one but there can be a waitlist so don’t delay. There is an entrance fee to the park which for some can be pricey but it goes to preservation so I don’t mind. Best time to go is fall through spring when it isn’t so hot and more alligators are basking in the sun. Couple of short walking trails which are pleasant. Cool observation tower at the far end of the loop. They also have guided tours on a tram, but I’ve never done it.

Its 30 dollar entrance to get in but valid for 7 days and bike rentals are $20 per bicycle. Extremely huge, the whole trail about 15 miles round trip. Bring alot of water bottle as florida heat is the worst. Expect to be here for 4 hours depending how fast you do the trail.

Loved it! Saw a Aligator nest within walking distance to the visitor center. Took the tram for a 2 hour tour which was interesting. Saw good amount of wildlife. Also recommend the 41 Hwy loop.

This is a very cool place. Only things we can suggest is if you’re going with friends go in the same car due to the $30 parking. If you’re going to ride your bicycle be prepared to pedal against the wind! It’s no joke! Tons of wildlife to see and it is right up close and personal! There is also a tour ride available.

Great place to see nature.We like to go on night bike rides on the summer, enjoy the night sky, thunder storms and the sounds of the florida Everglades at night.Park your vehicule outside the entrance make sure not to block gate.Even though park is closed at night you can still enter (at you own risk) and do the trail, 17 miles round trip, make sure to bring bug repellent, a good flashlight, water and some food.Pleaseeee be mindful of others and DO bring some kind of safety light on your bike.Cell service is scarce so keep that in mind, gators big and small could sit on either side, so be extra carefull, dont be surprised to run into snakes too.Owls, eagles, egrets and thousands of frogs can be found along the trail.At the end theres a tower you can climb and see a litle more and bathrooms as well.As end of July 2020 parks is closed due to covid19 for daylight tours, check web site.

Guess what is 50 miles wide and two feet deep! Find out on top of shark tower! Amazing!

Great to try something new. Our waiter was great at helping us make choices. We very much enjoyed. Service=A+

It is wonderful to see the gators outdoors in their natural habitat. Birds are also super friendly used to people. Don’t touch or feed them of course. I would say don’t do the “train” unless you can’t walk. it is much better to get bikes.The parking lot is quickly full and not that big. You can also park your car outside the park and walk into the park.

Weve been a few times and have rented bikes each visit. We always see some alligators, but you see a lot more on chilly days in the winter. Its a great bike path and experience. The only disappointment is the bikes are a bit old and uncomfortable.

An amazing experience that I highly recommend. You can either take a team ride, bike, run or walk to the observation tower (it is a long trail) with so much wildlife to see on the way and nature. I recommend the tram or biking. The observation tower looks like something out of the 70s, which is very neat. The views are spectacular. You can miles of Everglades. I love this place.

The Shark Valley Visitor Center in the Everglades is so amazing and virtually teaming with wildlife everywhere you look and it is such an amazing experience!! We saw so many different bird species there that we’ve never seen before and there are alligators galore also! It was such a unique experience because you can basically take photos of all the wildlife and they just sit there and let you photograph them!There are several options for exploring the park along the 15 mile loop road, from walking, biking or taking a tram tour. If one is planning on a tram tour I would recommend buying the tickets in advance and I would probably go in the morning before the parking lot fills up, which happens quickly. We went one day and it was 4:00 when we got there and we were able to find parking and we went again the next morning at 9:00 and there were only a few people there, which was nice. The last tram tour leaves at 4:00 in the afternoon and the tour last around two hours, so plan accordingly. A lot of people rented bikes there, which would be a nice option also. We were fortunate that we got to get into the park for free due to the government shutdown, which was a bonus! It’s 25.00 for a vehicle to enter so it was quite a savings not to have to pay and the park was still very clean and the restrooms were open, along with the visitor center.Overall it was an incredible experience and one that should be added to people’s bucket list if it isn’t on there. Shark Valley receives my highest recommendation and I would encourage everyone to stop and enjoy the incredible beauty!!

This is a great place to escape the crammed city and take a brisk bicycle ride on a 15 mile paved road with a vantage point that offers a spectacular view of the vast Everglades plain. Make sure to pack plenty of H2O during wet or dry season. During wet season, take big repellent as those pesky mosquitoes will clinch on to you even while riding at 10+ mph. They’re aggressive!

Great place to walk or bike ride. We saw 31 gators along the bike trail. Awesome!

If you wanna see alligators and wildlife in the everglades then make sure to visit Shark Valley. You wont find many sharks. What you will find is hundreds of gators. Get up close for fantastic photos. To your amazement with such closeness by the public no one is attacked. They lie in the sun motionless bathing in the warmth on the actual park road. Great place to cycle as there is a bike loop going from the parking lot to the observation tower and back to the parking lot. Gators are everywhere even on the foot trails so take care. They appear to be more afraid of you. A must see attraction. Bring a bike.

Great tours. The guide was very knowledgeable. His commentary was clear and to the point. Everybody was given ample opportunity to take snaps of the wildlife. There was plenty of space in the long trams. The tour is 2 hours long.

The Everglades are amazing. Bring your own bike or rent them at the center for $9 an hour. Highly highly highly recommend biking the trail. We saw 13 alligators and too many turtles and fish to count

Take a step into the Everglades in this easily accesible tract of national park land. Explore incredible swampland, see regal herons, fluorescent flamingos, and lazying alligators all around you and at your fingertips. Best to do the full 15 mile bike trail to see as much as possible, with a nice rest halfway to climb a large tower that offers a 360 degree birds eye view of the entire area.

Shark Valley, part of the Everglades National Park, was NICE! The park is open 24 hours, our moonlight bike ride was perfect! Lots of alligators, birds, and even light bugs, when did you last see one of those????

Everglades National Park was an amazing stop on our trip. We took the tram ride from the Shark Valley Visitor Center to the observatory. The amount of nature was inspiring. We saw a ton of gators and birds. We even saw a Red-Shoulder Hawk and the resident crocodile. I wish we had more the at the observation tower, but we only stayed there for about 20 minutes. The entire tram ride was about 2 hours total though, so I can understand why time at the tower is limited.

DONT go on Monday-Wednesday!!! e came on Monday afternoon and to our disappointment, the visitors center and the tram ride was closed. I wish we would have known this before traveling from central Florida, we were shocked to find that it was not open Monday-Wednesday!!

15 mile biking loop or Tram ride available! Lots of wild life...and GIANT grasshoppers!

To the stopping visitor it doesn’t appear to be much, but you have to bike the loop! What an experience! We came on New Years Eve and got there first thing to snag the few bikes with children’s seats. Lovely weather and we saw 41 alligators and 1 crocodile (from safe distances!). Our kids loved it and we would definitely like to return in a few years.

When we arrived there was no parking , we had to park outside from the entrance and walk in. Lord , behold this place is crawling with Alligators ! To the left and right ! I was like GET ME OUT OF HERE! ️ yes ... and tourist were taking photos near the water like nobody business. I was scurred️ but yes you’ll have fun if you love a thrill️ and gators.

First time and I loved it! Rode the 14 miles (7 each way). Great workout and scenery!

We have 3 kids (12, 10 and 6) and went in July during COVID times which means very hot and no rangers to guide. After an intense search, we just saw a couple of alligators in the water (it was very hot they did not have to leave to the ground to warm up). We rode the bicycles around the 15 mile circuit, which if you are not used to, it would be very demanding under the sun (we are frequent riders, so it was fine, but I can see a lot of people struggling here).I think the the following recommendation would improve your experience:1. Spend more time in the trails than in the road.2. Beyond the tower, the circuit doesnt seem to have any other highlight so as an alternative you can get in 3 miles and comeback and would have had a good taste of the scenery for less than half of the distance. Also, I actually believe that the straight path was more life-rich than the curved one which was longer.3. Bring lots of water and then some more. While there is a place to refill bottles with water in the tower, it did have a strong smell and did not look drinkable.4. Bring binoculars. They helped a lot when detailing the animals.5. Everglades is a swamp so there are not that many trees to escape from the sun. Sunglasses, long sleeves and hats will save your day.I guess that in winter, after COVID runs its course, reptiles are forced out of the waters and rangers have comeback the experience would improve significantly. I would give it another chance then as I really like the scenery. As for now Ill give it 3 stars as it doesnt have too much to offer beyond a 15 mile of well maintained road in the middle of the swampland.Good Luck!

I love this place. The 15 mile bike ride is a lot to handle in the sun, so go early or go late but never in the middle of the day. The earlier you go, the more chances to see gators. The price has certainly increased over the years. I don’t remember spending $30 per car to get in. But it goes to a good cause and the experience is worth it.

Love this place they should open the upper portion of the tower but still amazing and worthwhile

Great bicycle day, an option to escape the city of Miami for a trail in the nature, alligators, great birds, turtles for sure !! Amazing family activity

This was the coolest place. We brought our own bikes and rode out to the tower and back. Took us about 3 hours. We saw 50 alligators minimum and all types of birds. Beautiful blacktop trail.

A must when visiting the everglades! We saw at least 10 alligators very close. Babies and big ones. There was also alot of birds. There is a walking path. We walked for about 40minutes, but you can walk longer in you want. And I have never seen so many turtles in my life. There must have been at least 20 turtles.

This trail is well kept and the rangers are wonderful... crowded on weekends a breeze during the week. You can take a walk even on a rainy day with a good umbrella or ride a bycicle all the to the end and back. Very serene and quiet close to the city yet far enough into the vastness of the Everglades.

Great bicycle ride for up close look the wetlands of The Florida Everglades.

Had a great time for my sons bday. We just went for a quick visit. We love having the Everglades so close. You get to see wild life up close. Enjoy nature and fresh air. Learn about Florida native plants and take a ride on the trolley.

We reached here at 2 pm and all the tram tours were booked. I should have expected that given holidays. If you are going there during peak season then try to book the tour in advance. People paying 30 dollars for park entry and then realizing they cannot take tram tour. The only option after that is to walk 15 miles. Bikes were sold out too. They should tell people at the park entry that everything is booked. We walked for some distance and saw couple of gators and various birds, turtles and fishes. It was still worth it but it would have been nice to do the 15 mile loop and get to see the observation tower.

Had such a nice time. Took our bikes and did the 15 mile ride with our 9 year old son. It was peaceful and we saw lots of gators. Definitely best to go on a day thats cloudy or has some overcast... Otherwise bring lots of sunscreen and dont forget to hydrate! The observatory also has great views and is a 7 mile ride from the entrance to the path

If you are looking for a nice bike ride this is the place specially night ride

No cars other than their tram which goes around maybe every hour right now because of covid. But it is a peaceful bike ride 15 miles and a place to walk and bird watch. In the dry season you can see gators on the grass as you walk by chillin in the sun.

These people really know their stuff. As an Environmental Geographer I would recommend everyone to come and do the tours at Shark Valley. As a Floridian I would strongly urge you to do so, and as a person, this really just a wonder of the world that everyone should experience.

A brilliant place to visit, so many go to Florida but don’t go the Everglades, so much wildlife

Very crowded on a holiday weekend. Waited over a half an hour to get into the park. We had to wait several hours to take the tram. There were plenty of wildlife sightings (birds, gators, fish. turtles) and flora. While not as spectacular as other National Parks, the biodiversity and eco system are very interesting. The tram ride was very crowded however our driver, Richard and guide, Kristine were excellent. Kristine provided excellent commentary and information and both were good at spotting wildlife.

Shark Valley is easily accessible from Miami, and makes for a great day trip. Whether its your first time in the Everglades or are a seasoned Everglades explorer, its a great use of time. We took the attached pics within an easy walk from the parking lot. There is a flat, paved 15 mile loop through the park. You can bike around the loop (rental bikes are available on-site), but be prepared for a long, hot ride. There are also tram tours. However, a relatively short walk along the right side of the loop, along the canal, will show you 90% of whats in this part of the Everglades. If this wets your appetite for more, make the longer drive to the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve, which is on the Tamiami Trail, closer to Naples. There is a visitor center and boardwalk on 41, but the back country hiking off 29, on Janes Scenic Drive, makes for an adventure.

I love this place at anytime but summer time could be too hot so better go early in the morning or late before closing. The park rangers are always willing to answer your questions and they are always around. From the top you have a nice view of part of the park and can see the alligator from a safety view. Anyway all over the way you can see them really close to the road, in sunny days also on the road. Some snakes and tons of different birds. I recommend carrying you mosquitoes repellent and sunblock and bottle water. They sell all that there if you forget it.

Unique place to see alligators and other wildlife in their natural ecosystem.

Walk, bike or take the trolley tour. All great ways to see this portion of the park. We saw lots of birds that were hunting fish, alligators, a nest of baby alligators and two species of turtles

Great starting point to explore the Everglades. Lots of info, bathrooms, bike rentals, and tram ride into the heart of the Everglades. Lets you get really into this unique ecosystem.

Great place to see South Florida wild life(guaranteed). Not for toddlers unless strapped in a stroller. Perfect for out of town guests to walk the paved walkways, enjoy the river grass, see birds, snakes, and of course, alligators. Plenty of parking. Clean bathrooms. Staff is present. Tram service around paved loop into Everglades. Either rent or bring bikes. Some parts have no fenced areas, ergo, toddlers must be in strollers.

Enjoy the everglades as never seen before, bring binoculars and or your camera for this experience. The tram is a little expensive but well worth the money to tour the full 15 miles of the National wildlife park. Bike rental is another option, but youll need to be in shape especially in the South Florida heat... Bring plenty of water and dont forget sunscreen !!

Took the tram ride, $25 each for two hours+. It was a great experience, and we saw upwards of 70 alligators! Ricky and Juan were awesome on the tour, loads of information and stories. Very helpful lady at the front desk was able to get us on the 1 o clock tour even though we didn’t have a reservation. Jeep showed all the trails and what would be fun to do while waiting. The Everglades are incredible, and have amazing birds. This is a good place to see them.Only negative I have is that the parking lot is too small, and it took a while to get a spot due to cars lined up at the entrance.

Rent a bike and do the 15 mile round trip. Flat and easy cycling, and youll see a lot of animals along the road. Easily recommended! Can also take a bus around.

It was a very good place to get a experience with real Alligators. The alligators were out of the water and taking up sun. No exaturation but we must have seen about 125 Alligators. You must rent a bike or take a tram tour. We rented a bicycles and drove 15 mile round trip to get a taste of the Everglades. There is a look out tower after 7 mile. It was worth it. Beautiful 360 degree scenery of Everglades.

Parking is limited so get there earlier in the day, or you can park on the main road and walk in. Dont walk the trail, rent a bike, you will see allot more if you ride on your own. Go counterclockwise, along the canal, to avoid getting stuck behind a slow moving tram. The canal offers lots of wildlife viewing, (my last trip over 80 alligators including babies}. The end point overlook is 7 miles from the visitors center, all flat riding {of course}. The alligators will be out of the water once it warms up a bit, the trick is to go when its not really hot, but warm enough for the alligators to be out.

Bike path is very enjoyable and great for wildlife viewing. Good views from the observatory. Parking fills up rapidly on weekends so if you see folks parking on the street the lot is probably full and you may prefer to park there and walk in. $15 per person admission fee.

Can’t say enough good things about our visit here! Great place to bike ride! Easy, flat path. About 15 miles all the way around! And do go all the way around! You will see tons of wildlife! We saw over 50 alligators! The whole ride was interesting and fun! Can’t wait to come here again! Please ride a bike! The tram goes too fast to spot all the cool things, like baby alligators! Expect to take 2-3 hours to stop and take photos and spend time at the observation tower

I cant stress this enough. Do not walk take a bike! Same scenery throughout the whole walk. It was a killer

If youre in the nothern miami this is a great spot of the everglades to visit. it costs $30 for a car entry and allows you to go to another spot of the park. dont be silly like us by going in the middle of the day as its hot and unsheltered. twice a day theres a ranger talk which is free and very informative. the one we went to was at 1:15pm. we only walked around so you probably wont get too far but recommend at least walking up to the otter trail. we saw quite a few alligators, birds and tortoises.

Great tram tour! It took FOREVER to get in to the park... Arrived 20 minutes ahead of time and with only a couple cars in front of me missed the Tram ride.

Well worth paying for the tram. Our tour guide Juan was great. Learned and saw lots.

This is a nice place to see the gators habitat. There is a road with 15 miles that goes inside the Everglades. You can see a lot of birds.I am local, this is the place in the Everglades that I have seen more gators. The best time is winter, that is the dry season in the park because gators are around the water ponds next to the road and the tower.If you are local, it is a wonderful place to ride a bicycle, again, winter is the best season. En summer the rain come too fast.$30 per car that last 7 days, but annual pass is $50 with acces to all Everglades visitor centers. Check their website.

Great little place to ask questions and see some exhibits . The tram leaves from here and tickets are sold inside. Very friendly staff. You can walk and see alligators within 50 meters of the visitor centre. It is just off the highway and it is a great little stop over inside Everglades National park. The drinks and sandwiches are really cheap inside as well. Lots of free parking when we visited too.

Awesome 15 mi. paved loop!

Amazing place to visit. Bring lots of water!

Great place to see gators! We were driving through the everglades and wanted to make sure we saw some gators. This place didnt disappoint. I pulled through the gate and immediately saw one almost in the road. Theres a great paved path that you can walk that goes along a canal with a lot of gators and birds in it. I wish we had given ourselves enough time to bike the whole 14 mile round trip.

You will have an amazing experience going here. You can take a walk or bike tour here and get very close to alligators living in the wild (on your own risk), see various birds, fish and turtles. Bike rental is quite expensive there but you can bring your own bike to take a bike tour on. It is quite big area to see so in case you want to see it all all reserve 2-3 hours for a bike tour and at least 5 hours to walk.

Enjoyed my most recent visit to Shark Valley. Saw a lot of alligators, birds, turtles, fish, and other wildlife. I made a video of this location and I recommend visiting if you want to see alligators. The long road is good for riding a bicycle, walking, or running.

The Everglades are a world heritage site for a good reason. They are unique on earth. Shark Valley, as part of Everglades National Park, provides a way to see much of the remarkable wildlife that is indigenous to this area. Bring water. It can get very hot, even in December. Great place to see baby alligators with their very protective moms.

Shark Valley is a must if you love nature and/or photography. Many people cycle the 15-mile loop, some walk it and most take the guided tram. I recommend coming here in November-March when the temperatures are cooler. this will allow you to enjoy the weather and see more wildlife.BRING WATER! Theres NO drinking water on Shark Valley trail -- the bathrooms use hand sanitizer.

We rented bikes and biked the entire 15 mile loop. The ride took us right at about 3 hours, including numerous stops to view wildlife (lots of alligators and birds), and a lengthy rest stop at the lookout tower at mile marker 7. We hoped to see a few alligators and were surprised to see dozens (if not hundreds - literally)! They also offer a tram ride, but I would highly recommend biking for those who are able. The tram was packed full of people and we really enjoyed the ability to pull over as often as we liked.

Very interesting tram tour. Fabulous views from the observation tower

I was a little apprehensive about riding a bike near alligators but it was a wonderful experience. I went with my brother who lives in Naples (he had been before) and my sister also from Rhode Island.The park was very clean and the bike path is wide and paved. The observation tower is a great place to view the scenery and take pictures. We saw alligators in the water swimming and sunning on the grass but we kept a safe distance. I kept my bike in between me and the alligator. There were many birds posing up close and personal.At the park entrance water fountains were covered and had a “need to boil” water sign. At the observation tower, people were using water dispenser there to fill their water bottles. We brought our own water. I had an 18 ounce water bottle on my bike and a sport bottle of frozen water in my backpack. I drank it all. We brought a lunch and ate under the tower on a cement curved bench.We rode the entire loop about 15 miles. We also took lots of pictures.We brought insect repellent and sunblock (recommend). We went In January and it was dry and sunny ... did not notice any bugs.

Loved the walking path that is set up. Was able to see numerous Gators as well as some of the local birds and other animals.

This place is amazing! However needs some planning.The parking lot is small and if its full you need to wait for a car to come out in order to get in. One out one in. When we got there the line was about seven cars in and it took us about 20 min to make it through.No matter winter or summer bring plenty of sunscreen and water. Its very important if youre planning on staying for a little bit.There are trams that take you around 15mile road to see the park and gators that walk on the road. You can walk it all (..about six hours plus) or a part of it. You can ride a bike which takes about three hours. Again dont forget to bring plenty of water!! There is a bike rental there.On the way as you drive youll see a lot of other places you might want to visit on the way. Fan boat rides, natice american villages, fruit stands, restaurants, bbqs and much more. Keep that in mind when planning your day.

What an adventure! Peace, serenity, and beauty! I dont recommend doing this 15 mile bike ride in the dead of summer. Theres no place for shade so its best to do this trip in the cooler months, but WHAT AN ADVENTURE!

Saw more than 25 alligators, I highly recommend renting a bike and carry tons of water

Excellent day trip from Miami! Recommend biking the 15 mile loop if you have the stamina.... hot sun means an early start is recommended. Rentals are $9/hour for a variety of bikes. bring food (drinks available). Get ready for up close meetings with herons, egrets, and alligators galore

Saw 74 alligators in all. We took our own bikes. They were sold out and people were waiting on rentals to return before they could go. Go as early as you can for a parking space. We got there when they opened and it was really nice with cooler temps.

Great trail, parking space is limited, either arrive early in the morning or park outside by the road

Myself and my family came a few days a go. LOVED IT.. What a great and scary time being so close to nature. I would recommend going.I hear there was a parking fee of $25, but it was waved at the time we went. Great fun for the family.

Nice staff, good route for an Everglades trip. I highly recommend to rent a bike. Though it was quite expensive, it definitely is worth the money.

We really enjoyed our time here. Bike rental was around $90 for 4 (2.5 hours) which seems a lot but was worth it for the brilliant cycle/tram route. We cycled by gators, herons, snakes.. The round trip is 14 miles and very flat, so fine for older children (10+).A great day out.

This is one of our favorite places to visit when we go to Florida

Nice location. Took a 2-hour long Tram Tour there, the tour guide was friendly and enthusiastic. Try to come to this location in winter and spring if you want to see more alligators.

Bring your own bikes if you can, it holds down the cost. If you take the tram ride prepare to feel like being an overcharged tourist. Great nature connection but it is a spot you have to participate and not just get to drive through. Everything is rebuilt, clean and easy to see.

Wonder, leisurely 15-mile bike ride filled with awesome sights and sounds. Be sure to get there early on weekends and holidays, as the small parking lot fills quickly.

Unfortunately, there is not enough information on the website. The last tram departure is at 4pm. Bike rentals closes at 4pm too. At 6pm they also close the parking lot, so all cars must have left by then. You can leave the car a bit further and walk back.Anyway, we arrived at 4:05pm and missed the tram and bikes. We went for a short hike on the Bobcat trail and West Road. And here the magic happened. At the exit of the Otter Cave to the West Road we saw 12 (!) baby alligators! They were resting right by the road in the river. We couldn’t get any luckier than that.

Lovely birds, alligators & rivers of grass. Side trails closed due to Hurricane Irma damage. More could be done in terms of side trail maintenance.Bathrooms non-existent on main 14 mile loop road.

I love our National Parks and Wildlife Refuges! That said, this was a stressful place to visit. 2 hours driving to get here and kinda hot and humid. But this is a great place to visit!The visitor Center is nice and clean, lots of exhibits to look at. A very nice gift shop (bought 2 shirts), Tram tours (2 hours, $19 per person), Bicycle rentals ($9 per hour).I recommend the tram tour even tho it is costly. Walking the trail there is hot and tiring with nowhere to stop and sit. The Bobcat Boardwalk is closed for repairs and the Otter Trail was just too far for us older folks to walk in the heat.Lots of Gators, a few birds and plenty of fish to see. Since the Everglades is ... a sea of grass. that is what you will see. No skeeters this day.

Buzarre how close you are to alligators but great place to visit. I believe its a 16 mile trail, done it 3 times, flat so easy. Lots of wildlife, amazing birds, turtles, one snake, baby alligators in January, lookout halfway which gives amazing views of Everglades. Workers are friendly and helpful and care about the park. Even cleaning up, unpaid, during this ridiculous government shutdown. Also, tram tours for those that dont want to ride bikes, or walk.

Great place to see the alligators up close and personal. Tram was fun and informative but biking looked like the way to go if your up for the 15 miles!

Love to bike here. Very safe. Tram ride very interesting.

There’s a trail to the observation tower, you can go by bike or tram. During the summer, it’s better going by tram, because it’s a loop of 15 miles. During the wet season is hard to see alligators, they stay in the water.

Great place to visit 7 Mile walk down canal and 7 Mile return in grassland

Get there early if you want to bike. It gets very hot. You will also see more wildlife. We did the path opposite of most people and it worked out well. We had the place to ourselves. Nice facilities and staff.

I enjoyed the park definitely going back.

Nice park they have tons of gators on the trail to the observation tower I suggest renting a bike or taking the tram its a long walk bring water.

Had a great 15 mile bike ride! Saw plenty of gators and other wildlife.

We were only able to walk a short bit because it was raining, but in that short bit we saw birds galore.