Viewpoint · Mahogany Hammock, The Everglades

Mahogany Hammock Trail

Mahogany Hammock Trail
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Mahogany Hammock Trail follows a short elevated boardwalk into a dense stand of tropical trees. Visitors see bromeliads, orchids and birds that shelter in the canopy. The path ends at a cluster of old-growth mahogany trees.

Updated November 6, 2026On day 3 of The Everglades in 3 Days

Visiting Mahogany Hammock Trail: what to know

Tickets
Included with Everglades National Park admission
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Early morning or late afternoon
Getting there
Along the main park road, roughly 20 miles from the Ernest Coe Visitor Center

The Everglades itineraries with Mahogany Hammock Trail

Day 3 of The Everglades in 3 Days

Flamingo and West Lake

How Mahogany Hammock Trail fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Flamingo Visitor CenterFlamingo
  2. 9:30Eco Pond TrailFlamingo
  3. 11:30Mahogany Hammock TrailMahogany Hammock
  4. 14:00West Lake TrailWest Lake
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Mahogany Hammock Trail FAQs

How long is the Mahogany Hammock Trail?

The boardwalk forms a loop of about half a mile.

What animals live at Mahogany Hammock?

Birds, butterflies and occasionally alligators appear near the trail.

Is the trail wheelchair accessible?

The flat boardwalk surface allows access for wheelchairs and strollers.

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