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Peter Stone: Gator Lake is a deep, steep-walled, limestone sinkhole lake almost in the dead center of the Everglades. It is about 80 feet deep, with about 25 feet of peaty mud beneath that, over buried limestone rubble. It apparently formed by major collapse roughly 2500-3000 years ago. That must have been one exciting day in the Everglades! It is possible, though, that was merely the most recent collapse. The sediment record at the bottom has been studied by several scientific groups. The water is very organic stained and murky and is not a good diving spot, but scientific divers have reported some overhang in the walls in places though little of special interest (no caves, etc). A too-curious large alligator named Moe inhabits the lake. Note: she has lunged at the feet of at least one person, probably confusing white sneakers for the marshmallows she has long been fed by a former regular camper nearby.
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The beauty of Gator Lake is reason enough to stop by. Gator Lake commonly gets much rain; throughout June this area sees the most rain, and December on the other hand is the driest. Going for a hike on the Weasel Trail is always a brilliant adventure; after a long day outdoors BONAVENTURE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER is a delightful location to spend a night or two. High temperatures at Gator Lake throughout the summertime are in the 90's. During the moonlight
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| | hours it's usually in the 70's. All through the winter highs are commonly in the 70's while the cold winter nights at Gator Lake are in the 50's. This lake is so wonderful. There are splendid places to look at along the North Trail, and Gator Lake is a pleasant place to visit for more than one day, Markham Park is a pleasant place to camp nearby. There is a great hiking trail in close proximity to Gator Lake called the South Trail; dry warm beds await you at Vacation Village At Weston And Bonaventure.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 26.12417 Longitude: -80.61528
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