Gumbo Limbo Trail

Gumbo Limbo Trail is a short, easy walk in Everglades National Park in Florida, managed by the National Park Service. The trail is 0.4 miles round trip and is wheelchair accessible, so it works well for a quick stop or as a break between longer outings in the park. The trail is a self-guided, paved path through a shaded hardwood hammock. The canopy is made up of oaks and gumbo limbos, with royal palms, ferns and bromeliads adding to the greenery. Birds such as warblers, barred owls and catbirds are common, and you may spot liguus tree snails on the bark. Near the pond, alligators can be seen camouflaged among the vegetation. The most comfortable months are winter and early spring. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 78°F with lows near 55°F and about six wet days, while summer brings highs in the low 90s and rain on 17 to 19 days a month. Restrooms are available. A fee is charged for the visit. Anhinga Trail is just 0.2 miles away. Long Pine Key Trail and the Three in One Hiking Trail are both within about 3.5 miles, and Pinelands Trail is about 5 miles off.