Shark Valley Loop Road – Otter Cave Hammock Trail loop from Shark Valley

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Shark Valley Loop Road – Otter Cave Hammock Trail loop from Shark Valley

Easy

4.8

(7395)

10,827

hikers

Shark Valley Loop Road – Otter Cave Hammock Trail loop from Shark Valley

01:39

6.59km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

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Everglades National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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4.11 km

Crocodile in Everglades National Park

Highlight • Natural

4.35 km

Alligators in Everglades National Park

Highlight • Natural

4.36 km

Shark Valley Loop Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

At Shark Valley Loop Road, visitors can walk, bike, or take a narrated tram ride along a 15-mile trail through Shark River Slough. Along the way, you’ll have the chance …

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5.26 km

Shark Valley Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

You can rent bikes, hike or take the tram from the Visitors Center. It is a good place to get information about the conditions of the trails and also about …

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6.12 km

Alligator Droppings on Trail

Highlight • Trail

6.28 km

Otter Cave Hammock Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A nice little trail through a tropical trees that crosses some small wooden footbridges. It can be a bit wet at times but if it is not too wet it is worth the trip.

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6.59 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.32 km

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.37 km

204 m

< 100 m