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Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook Boardwalk Trail And Tower At Everglades National Park To Be Replaced

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March 11, 2025
he Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook trail and boardwalk/NPS, Brandon Cintron Gerena

The Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook trail and boardwalk/NPS, Brandon Cintron Gerena

The aged Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook boardwalk trail and tower at Everglades National Park will be replaced over the next six months, forcing closure of the attraction.

The work is scheduled to begin March 17 and is scheduled to be completed in the fall. During the work, the access road to the trail will remain open as a turnaround.

“Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook is a favorite stop for many park visitors as it offers a bird’s-eye view of the vast Everglades ecosystem,” said Everglades Superintendent Pedro Ramos. “We are excited to undertake this project to ensure that future generations can safely experience this unique perspective of the river of grass.”

Located 13 miles from the park’s Homestead entrance, the Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook is a 0.16 mile trail that provides a uniquely elevated view of the park’s landscape. In addition to replacing the 15-foot high tower and the boardwalk trail, the project will improve the parking area and enhance accessibility and pedestrian flow. The project will be completed by the same contractors that previously replaced the decking and structures on both the Anhinga and Bobcat boardwalk trails.

This project is funded through recreation fee funds collected from park entrance fees and reinvested into park improvements. This trail upgrade is part of ongoing efforts to address aging infrastructure throughout the park and ensure long-term safety and sustainability.

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