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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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If you need a place to stay Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Ctr and Spa is a great choice, and you can stay the night at Markham Park. There is a fine hiking trail right next door to Gator Lake called the North Trail, and Vacation Village At Weston And Bonaventure is a delightful place to get some rest. All through the summertime, highs regularly are in the 90's at Gator Lake while overnight lows are generally in the 70's. Daytime highs throughout the winter
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| | are in the 70's while Gator Lake night low temperatures through the winter are in the 50's. Gator Lake ordinarily gets a lot of rain; June is when you get the most rain here while December is typically the driest month. This lake is so wonderful. The Weasel Trail is a perfect hiking trail near Gator Lake, and on a pleasant day you can take a hike along the South Trail. | |
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Coordinates: Latitude: 26.12417 Longitude: -80.61528
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