Pa-hay-okee Overlook Trail

Everglades National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in South Florida. You can visit the Everglades on a day trip from Miami, and go on easy walks to moderate and difficult hikes. The park is home to numerous rare and endangered species and protects an unparalleled terrain of wetlands, coastal mangroves, saw-grass marshes, and hundreds of wildlife species.

For easy hikes, hit the Pa-hay-okee Overlook Trail, which is a short boardwalk trail leading to a lookout tower with scenic views. The trail is 40 kilometers (or .25 miles). Other easy trails include the West Lake Trail (.5 miles/.80 km), Anhinga Trail (.8 miles/1.2 km), and Shark Valley Trail (15.7 miles/25.4 km) to name a few. On this trail, you can witness everything that the park is known for, from varied biodiversity to watching wildlife in their natural habitat.

Location: Everglades National Park, Florida

Distance: 50 minutes by road from Miami Downtown
Length: .40 kilometer (.25 miles) loop
Restroom: At both the visitor center and observation tower
Price: $8-$20

Website: www.npplan.com