EVERGLADES TRAIL PICKER

Tell us your group size and ages — get the Everglades trails that actually fit, linked to full trail details. Free, no sign-up.

Your group

Adults (16–64)
Young kids (0–7)
Steers toward easy, short, kid-friendly
Older kids (8–15)
Seniors (65+)
Include longer backcountry trails?
e.g. Coastal Prairie Trail (distance + permit)
Bringing a dog?
Pets aren't allowed on most Everglades trails

No exact matches — here's the closest

Suggestions are based on our trail database and grow as we add more trails. Browse all Everglades trails →

Everglades Trail FAQ

What is the easiest trail in Everglades National Park?

Short, flat boardwalk trails like the Anhinga Trail and Gumbo Limbo Trail are the easiest options, both under a mile and paved or boardwalked the whole way. Use the picker above with young kids in your group to see the gentlest trails that fit, with full trail details.

What is the best Everglades trail for families with young kids?

Look for trails rated easy, marked kid-friendly, and under a mile with no permit required. The Trail Picker filters to exactly those when you add young kids to your group — most of the park's boardwalk trails near the main entrance fit this description.

What is the hardest trail in Everglades National Park?

The Everglades doesn't have Zion- or Yosemite-style strenuous elevation hikes — the whole park is nearly flat. The longest, most demanding day trails are backcountry routes like Coastal Prairie Trail, which test endurance and bug tolerance over distance rather than climbing.

Do any Everglades trails require a permit?

Day hiking on the park's trails doesn't require a permit. Overnight backcountry camping along routes like Coastal Prairie Trail does require a wilderness permit, which the picker flags on any suggested trail that needs one.