This Scenic Drive Runs Straight The Florida Everglades, And It’s A Breathtaking Journey
We’re lucky to live in a state with a gargantuan and spectacular National Park within driving distance. The Florida Everglades is not just 1.5 million acres of stunning natural wonderment – it also protects unparalleled landscapes, providing habitats for rare and endangered species. If you haven’t ever been to the Everglades to hike the trails or camp overnight, there is another way to see some of the beauty up close without ever having to get out of the car. The Everglades Loop Road Scenic Drive is a journey with a storied past, but worth a trek nonetheless. Come see all of this stunning nature up close with a scenic drive in the Florida Everglades.
County Road 94, also known as Loop Road is a south and east trail that runs for 24 miles until rejoining the Tamiami Trail in the Florida Everglades.
This trail, which has been described as a “quiet dirt byway off of the Tamiami Trail” might look like it’s unfinished, but it’s actually quite popular among travelers and nature enthusiasts.
The trail began as a dream in 1915 as an east-west highway through the swamplands of South Florida in order to transport goods across the state in a much easier way.
However, while Loop Road has been known to have storied tales and even involvement with Al Capone’s speakeasy days, it has become a safe haven for many different types of animals, which can be seen as you drive.
The road provides a front-row seat to some truly spectacular Florida scenery and wildlife, from Cypress and Pine trees to gators, turtles, vultures, and more.
If you have a car, you’ll be able to trek the 25 miles with ease. But many visitors often choose to ride motorcycles and bikes in order to get the full wildlife experience.
Have you ever taken this scenic drive in the Florida Everglades? What was your favorite part about this experience?! Share with us your thoughts in the comments section! Or, if you want more information about planning a visit, then check out the National Park Service website.
A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
