Shark Valley Bike Trail
Gators Galore!
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Hours of operation: open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Admission: $30 per vehicle. You can bring your bike with you.
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Bike rental fee is $9 per hour on a first-come, first-served basis.
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There are Tram Tours as well. Purchase of tickets in advance is advised. Adults $25 Seniors $19.
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Biking with Gators!
Shark Valley Trail (North Entrance, Everglades National Park) is truly one of the most unforgettable bicycle rides in America. Alligators are an awesome Florida symbol, and on this ride, you literally bike with (and around) alligators. Located off the Tamiami Trail (US Hwy 41) west of Miami, adjacent to the Miccosukee Indian Reservation, Shark Valley Trail is a 15 mile paved loop which may be accessed by foot, bicycle, or tram. Bikes can be rented at the Visitor Center, or bring your own. The 65-foot observation tower offers panoramic views of the "river of grass." It's in a remote location, but well worth a trip (cool weather only)! Again... unforgettable!
The Everglades spans across 1.5 million acres that stretches over the southern part of Florida, but it easy to access the park’s three main areas. The northern section of the park is accessible via Miami or Everglades City, the southern section is accessible through Homestead.
Visiting the Everglades allows you to explore a vast diversity of flora and fauna in different eco-systems: freshwater sloughs, marl prairies, tropical hammocks, pinelands, cypress, mangrove, coastal lowlands, marine, and estuarine. There is a lot of area to discover at the Everglades, so it is vital to be prepared.