Mahogany Hammock, Florida, United States
4.0 (194 reviews) Spent Ranking #6 in Everglades National Park Nature & Wildlife Areas
Worth a visit for night photography, but take precautions!
Area of dense jungle-like plant life.
Address
Ernest Coe Visitor Center , Florida, United States.
Mobile
Website
http://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/mahogany-hammock-trail.htm
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4.0 based on (194 reviews)
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4SteveParnell 5:00 PM Dec 5, 2013
Worth a visit for night photography, but take precautions!
Mahogany Hammock is a great place for night sky photography as its some 20 plus miles into the park from the Homestead entrance and thus you get very little light pollution. Please be aware though that at dusk (perfect time to set up your photographic equipment without disturbance) the extensive mosquito population are looking at you as a welcome supper! Make sure you take EVERY precaution against these nasty bugs or they will eat you alive. (That last quote is from personal experience). Make sure you spray your clothes as well as any exposed skin and hair as you can get bitten through your clothes. Thankfully, if you take care and choose a clear night the photo opportunities are simply outstanding. We were also fortunate to see multiple Fireflies, an incredible sight.
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4FactotumDellaCitta 5:00 PM Jun 10, 2019
Lovely trail in a typical hammock (bring insect repellent)
We had a lovely walk on the walkway through this typical hammock (an island in the everglades), and enjoyed learning the facts provided on the explanatory signs. There are mosquitoes here, so bring insect repellent.
