Before work takes back over most of my time, I am taking a moment to revisit one of our hikes earlier this spring at the Everglades National Park. We went for a long hiking weekend just before the Florida heat settled in, staying at the Flamingo Campgrounds.
The mornings and evenings were crisp, getting into the upper 50s. Daytimes were in the 70s, perfect weather for camping and hiking. Today I’m going to highlight our walk along the Snake Bight Trail.
First off, the name sounds scarier than what it really means. A bight is a a curve or recess in a coastline, river, or other geographical feature, not some puncture from the eyeteeth of an actual snake!
This was the longest of the hikes we took during our stay. It was a straight path to the bight. Shade at the beginning of the trail was dense, but as the walk continued, the trees thinned and eventually gave way to open skies. The view of the water was lovely and we were able to see a variety of birds making their way in the sky.
On warmer days, this trail would likely not be the most comfortable walk, especially in the heat of Florida’s humid summers. According to AllTrails, our hike was 3.6 miles, out and back, with a whopping three feet of elevation gain. Not a typo, three whole feet! If you find yourself here on a cooler day, it’s a nice walk.
To see a review of the camping meals we enjoyed during our trip, check out this post: Camping Meals – BewilderedBrownEyes
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