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. This trip can easily be done in a day so make sure to bring along some great road trip snacks and enjoy the awe-inspiring beauty of the 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.
Unfortunately, money became an issue during the build, and the trail never really reached its dreamt potential.
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.
It’s usually recommended you spend about two to three hours on Loop Road, allowing yourself enough time to stop and enjoy the scenery.
Have you ever taken this loop road 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. If you plan on spending more time in this stunning national park then check out this fun video from Through My Lens to see their adventure through the park, and maybe give you a couple of good ideas for your next trip.
https://youtu.be/A2D1eZY98QI?si=1v3omJqnjhb-N3GJ
Also, if you want to make an entire adventure out of your journey through the Everglades, we have other things to check out. Camp in a Chickee Hut right on the water in the Florida Everglades.
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