NPS Everglades National Park has five biking trails throughout the park: Shark Valley Tram Road, Snake Bight Trail, Rowdy Bend Trail, Long Pine Key Nature Trail, and the L-67 Canal Road.
Bicycle Trails and Services Trail Length: 14 miles (22.5 km) round trip
Description: A dirt path awaits from the trailhead, located on the road to Long Pine Key Campground. During this bicycle trek through the Pinelands you may catch a glimpse of one of the mammal species that call the Everglades home. Other wildlife, including birds can be seen as well. The trail ends at Pine Glades Lake, a great place for a picnic or to see alligators and fish species. For the specific location of the trail, stop in one of the park visitor centers or access the park map by the link below. Everglades National Park Map Trail Length: 15 miles (24 km) round trip
Description: Start behind the Visitor Center and follow the straight West Road. Along the route, one will discover wildlife, including alligators, a variety of birds, turtles, and snakes. The halfway point is the Shark Valley Observation Tower, the highest acccessible elevation by foot within Everglades National Park. One can see for miles on a clear day over the River of Grass. Trail Length: 6.4 (10.29 km) roundtrip
Description: Located approximately 5 miles east of Shark Valley, this gravel and grass road is a straight path into Shark Valley Slough. Parrallels a canal where alligators, snakes, turtles, and fish can be seen frequently. During the winter months the path is a great bird spotting area as well. When accessing the trail, do not block the entrance gate. Not regularly maintained. Be prepared for high vegetation and difficult trail conditions. For specific directions, please visit Shark Valley Visitor Center. Trail Length: 5.2 miles (8.36 km) round trip
Description: An overgrown former road, great place to see woodland bird species. Prepare for mosquitos during certain times of the year. Trail Length: 3.2 miles (5.14 km) roundtrip
Description: Don't let the name fool you, a "bight" is the term for a bay within a bay, so in this instance, it is "Snake Bight" within "Florida Bay." Bicycles are allowed on the entire trail, except the boardwalk near the end. Variety of tree species, multiple ecosystems, and if arriving at the hight tide, great bird watching Ranger led bicycle programs are offered during the winter season which typically runs from December through April. Programs include Full-Moon Bicycle Rides, Meteor Shower Bicycle Rides, and Long Pine Key Bicycle Rides. For the full program schedule and information, please click the park calendar link below.
Park Calendar There are two concessionaire services in the park that provide bicycle rentals.
Shark Valley Tram Tours is located at the Shark Valley Visitor Center along Rt 41, an hour directly west of Miami. Bicycle rentals are $25 per day. Bicycles are rented until 4 PM, and must be returned by 5 PM. Bike Through Shark Valley Flamingo Adventures is located in Flamingo, 38 miles south of the main entrance in Homestead (Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center), at the southern end of the Main Park Road (State Road 9336). Bicycle rentals start at $10 for a 2-hour rental, and $17.50 for a 4-hour rental. All bicycle rentals must be returned by 5 PM. Rentals - Flamingo Everglades The requested video is no longer available.
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Last updated: December 6, 2024