OK I had this trail on my 'must-see' list of ENP but we got there close to 5 pm and maybe that was why the normal 1/2 hr walk turn into a 15 minutes jog/ run the get away from the mosquitoes !it started out right and calm..thee was only 1 other car park in the lot - essentially we had the trail to our selves...quiet among the mangroves and on an elevated walkway/path and yes we came out onto a huge lake...and saw some very large anhingas ? on the path...but upon my return I got 10+ mosquitoes bites!!! on my legs and a few on my body - while my husband got none..
It was really cool to see the mangroves in a "forest" state and then as they are along the coast. The boardwalk was an easy walk. Nice experience.
Hermoso sitio con fauna de pantano. La vista desde el avión es incleible. Los tours ofrecen adentrarse en la fauna y observar lagartos.
This lake is actually in the city of Hollywood. But it, and its associated flora and fauna, is a welcome break from the sights and sounds of urban life. The boardwalk trail is a good way to traverse the trees and shrubs, especially the mangroves. And there is a good view of the lake from its eastern boundary. The lake is a easy body of water to kayak on, as I can personally attest to.
This small park is extremely clean and well cared for. The walk to west lake is beautiful and very peaceful. The indoor exhibit has plenty of information on local animals. 5 stars.
Better view of mangrove root systems than from other trails. Boardwalk loop trail can be walked quickly. Less about wildlife than other areas, though vultures only reluctantly cleared from their trailside perches ahead of me as I got closer to the lake.
We were looking for a rest room but ended up doing the walking loop. Lots of mangroves and birds and wild life.
This 0.4 mile boardwalk trail starts you out through a mangrove forest and works it's way out to the lake. The boardwalk actually goes out over the water. You encounter all three types of mangroves on the walk (white, black and red). Lovely and serene.
The West Lake trail is simple but, really worth your while. The water in the background makes for great photos for both yourself and the birds that flourish.