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2.3 miles
Distance
7 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
7 ft
Altitude min
7 ft
Altitude start
7 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade min
797 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance flat
Gator Hook Trail Details
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Riding AreaBig Cypress National Preserve
Miami, Florida -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#256754 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
Exploring the swamp requires getting your feet wet. The five-mile roundtrip Gator Hook Trail offers such an opportunity. The trail begins along an elevated logging tram, but soon enters ankle to knee-deep water. For some, the water may rise to hip height. This scenic, moderately strenous hike, is unlike any other in Big Cypress National Preserve. You will become immersed in the resource (literally and figuratively), and experience something that very few visitors do - a wet hike through the cypress swamp.
Access Info
This trail is a moderately strenuous hike which involves hiking through several inches to 4 feet of water. Individuals who attempt this trail should be in good health and highly mobile. Footing can be uneven in spots where the water has dissolved the limestone. Visitors should use care when walking across the exposed limestone as it can be uneven and slippery. Hiking poles or walking sticks are suggested and sturdy footwear.
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This hike is through water!
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(25.831560, -81.100530)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gator Hook Trail
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Where is Gator Hook Trail located?
Gator Hook Trail is located in Big Cypress National Preserve, Miami, Florida, United States. It is part of the Big Cypress National Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 25.83156, -81.10053.
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How hard is Gator Hook Trail?
Gator Hook Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
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Is Gator Hook Trail a point to point trail?
Gator Hook Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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How long is Gator Hook Trail?
Gator Hook Trail is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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