More Florida Bike Trails...

You've seen our Top 10, but Florida abounds in biking opportunities and it was difficult to choose just ten. Here we list other biking trails - many paved, some in town - that offer a pleasant recreational experience. Scroll down or click below on the links by region for more details.

North Florida

Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail (Top 10)
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail (Top 10)
Blackwater Heritage State Trail (Military Heritage Trail)
Nature Coast Rail Trail
St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach
Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

Central Florida

General James A. Van Fleet Trail (Top 10)
West Orange Trail (Top 10)
Cady Way Trail
Cross Seminole Trail
Seminole-Wekiva Trail
Little Econ Greenway Trail
Spring-to-Spring Trail
East Central Regional Rail Trail

East Coast

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (Top 10)
World's Most Famous Beach Trail -- Ormond, Daytona and New Smyrna Beaches
Flagler County Trail

West Florida

Cedar Key (Top 10)
Withlacoochee Bay Trail
Withlacoochee Trail (Top 10)
Suncoast Trail
Pinellas Trail
Gasparilla - Boca Grande Rail Trail
Venice to Sarasota Legacy Trail
Sanibel Island (Top 10)

South Florida

Everglades - Shark Valley (Top 10)
Miami's South Beach
Overseas Heritage Trail
Key West

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North Florida...

Jacksonville-Baldwin Trail -- See our Top 10 Listing!

Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail -- See our Top 10 Listing!

Blackwater Heritage State Trail (Military Heritage Trail) -- The western-most rail trail in Florida. Rural, trail is only lightly shaded; there are no water or refreshments other than at Milton so be sure to bring plenty of water.

End Points: Milton to Whiting Field Naval Air Station
Mileage: 8.5 miles. Connects to the U.S. Navy's Military Trail, 2.2 miles, at Whiting Field Naval Air Station.
Surface: Asphalt, 12'; equestrian unpaved trail parallels a portion of the paved trail.
Location: Milton (Santa Rosa County)
Nearby Points of Interest: Blackwater River State Park
More information (open in a new window):
- Florida Office of Greenways & Trails - Blackwater Heritage Trail
- Blackwater Heritage Trail - Information from the Citizen Support Organization

Nature Coast Rail Trail -- Wooded and mostly rural trail, crosses the Suwannee River on an old iron trestle bridge.

End Points: Trailheads at Chiefland, Trenton and Cross City
Mileage: 32 miles
Surface: Asphalt, 12'
Location: Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist Counties
Nearby Points of Interest: Suwannee River, Manatee Springs State Park, Fanning Springs State Park
More information (open in a new window):
- Florida Office of Greenways & Trails - Nature Coast Trail
- Rails to Trails Conservancy - Nature Coast Trail

St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach -- The narrow streets and limited parking make St. Augustine ideal for bicycling. Ride across the Bridge of Lions to Anastasia Island and the Anastasia State Recreation Area. We had not realized what a surprisingly pleasant ride St. Augustine Beach is (at low tide!) and plan to be back.

Mileage: Anastasia State Recreation Area to St. Augustine Harbor - 3 miles; St. Augustine Beach - 2 miles
Surface: Hard packed sand
Location: St. John's County (St. Augustine)
Nearby Points of Interest: St. Augustine, St. Augustine Lighthouse, Bridge of Lions, Castillo San Marco. Anastasia State Recreation Area.
More information (open in new window):
- Wikipedia - St. Augustine

Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail -- On the bed of Florida's first chartered rail line, this is also the oldest rail-trail in Florida, having opened in 1988.

End Points: Tallahassee (SR262 & SR363) to end of SR363 at St. Marks River.
Mileage: 20 miles
Surface: Asphalt, 8' - 12'
Location: Leon and Wakulla Counties
Nearby Points of Interest: Florida State University, St. Marks Lighthouse, Apalachicola National Forest, Fort San Marcos
More Information (open in a new window):
- Florida Office of Greenways & Trails -  Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

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Central Florida...

General James A. Van Fleet Trail -- See our Top 10 listing!

West Orange Trail -- See our Top 10 listing!

Cady Way Trail -- This urban trail from Orlando's Fashion Square Mall to Winter Park's Ward Park offers shelters, rest stops with benches, and water fountains along the trail. Portions parallel the former Orlando Naval Training Base, now the planned community of Baldwin Park. Bridge over busy route 436 now links to Cross Seminole Trail.

End Points: Orlando to Winter Park, link to Cross Seminole Trail; plans to link to Little Econ Greenway Trail.
Mileage: 6.5 miles
Surface: Asphalt, 12'
Location: Orange County
Nearby Points of Interest: City of Winter Park: Morse Museum featuring Tiffany art; Rollins College; Albin Polasek Sculpture Museum. Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando Science Center.
More info (open in a new window):
- Florida Office of Greenways & Trails - Cady Way Trail

Cross Seminole Trail -- Recent links in this suburban trail have connected sections of the trail from the I-4 Pedestrian Bridge in Lake Mary to Spring Hammock Preserve, from Layer Elementary School to Oviedo, and from Oviedo to the Cady Way Trail. When completed, the trail will span 24 miles. A portion of the trail is designated as part of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Oviedo's downtown chickens are a reminder of the town's rural roots; Oviedo can look to Winter Garden for a model of downtown redevelopment around a bicycle trail. Winter Springs should look into routing the trail through Winter Springs Town Center rather than around it!

End Points: Oviedo to Lake Mary; parking at Rinehart Road and Lake Mary Blvd, Big Tree Park, Black Hammock Trailhead, downtown Oviedo, Winter Springs Town Center, Goldenrod Park.
Mileage: Two sections open of 9.8 miles each. At Rinehart Road, connects over the I-4 bridge to the Seminole/Wekiva Trail and at southern terminus to Cady Way Trail.
Surface: Asphalt, 12'
Location: Seminole County
Nearby Points of Interest: University of Central Florida, Big Tree Park.
More Information (open in a new window):
- Seminole County Parks & Recreation - Cross Seminole Trail
- See more photos on our Facebook page

Seminole-Wekiva Trail -- Build on bed of the former Orange Belt Railway, the suburban trail passes through semi-rural areas (check out the cows) while also passing shops and restaurants. The new underpass at Markham Woods Road and route 434 is a real bonus for crossing this very busy intersection.

End Points: Altamonte Springs to Lake Mary
Mileage: 14 miles; bridge over Interstate 4 links to Cross Seminole Trail
Surface: Asphalt, 13'
Location: Seminole County
Nearby Points of Interest: Seminole County Softball Complex
More information (opens in a new window):
- Seminole County Parks & Recreation - Seminole-Wekiva Trail
- See more photos on our Facebook page

Little Econ Greenway -- Popular with bikers, runners, and skaters, this suburban trail runs along the Little Econlockhatchee River. Though centrally located, the trail offers an outdoors experience with river views, scenic bridges and wildlife viewing -- osprey, ibis, and red-tailed hawks, plus turtles and alligators can all be sighted here. Access to canoe/kayak trails, picnicking, playgrounds, butterfly garden.

End points: Alafaya Trail to Forsyth Road.
Trailheads: Goldenrod Road (on north side of SR 50 just east of Goldenrod Road); Blanchard Park (1 mile north of SR50 east, on Dean Road); also, parking available on Harrel Road and Econlockhatchee Trail, just north of SR50). Future: Links to University of Central Florida, and to Cady Way and Cross Seminole Trails.
Mileage: 7.4 miles
Surface: Asphalt, 14'
Location: Orange County
Nearby Points of Interest: University of Central Florida, Blanchard Park
More Information (opens in a new window):
- Orange County Parks & Recreation - Little Econ Greenway information
- Orange County Parks & Recreation - Trail Brochure (pdf)
- See more photos on our Facebook page

Spring-to-Spring Trail -- Envisioned as a 26-mile recreational trail linking Lake Monroe to Gemini Springs to DeBary Hall, four unconnected paved segments are currently completed totaling about 16.5 miles.  Connects to the East Central Regional Rail Trail by continuing along Dirksen Drive to DeBary Avenue.

End Points: Lake Monroe Park to DeBary Hall to Lake Monroe Park; behind DeBary Country Club; between Flue Spring State Park and Lake Beresford Park; two segmens between between Glenwood and DeLeon Springs.
Mileage: 16.5 completed, 26 when done
Surface: Asphalt, 12'
Location: Volusia County
Nearby Points of Interest: DeBary Hall, Gemini Springs State Park
More Information (opens in a new window):
- Volusia County Trails Program - Spring-to-Spring Trail
- See more photos on our Facebook page
- View map

East Central Regional Rail Trail -- 5.8 miles of this planned 50 mile trail are completed. Starting in Enterprise at Providence Blvd. and Doyle Rd. and running east almost to SR415 in Osteen, ultimately the trail is planned to extend to Edgewater and Titusville. Currently, one trailhead at Green Springs Park. Continuing along DeBary Avenue to Dirksen Drive connect to the Spring-to-Spring Trail.

End points: Enterprise (Doyle Rd. at Providence Blvd.) to Osteen (near SR415)
Trailheads: Green Springs Park.
Mileage: 5.8 miles
Surface: Asphalt, 14'
Location: Volusia County
Nearby Points of Interest: Green Springs Park, DeBary Hall
More Information (opens in a new window):
- Volusia County - Trails Program
- See more photos on our Facebook page
- View map

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East Coast...

Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge -- See our Top Ten listing!

World's Most Famous Beach Trail -- Ormond, Daytona and New Smyrna Beaches -- You've heard the term "beach cruiser"? The hard packed sand beaches (watch the tides!) of Volusia County are the perfect place to cruise. Beaches are open to motor vehicle traffic.

End Points: Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach (not continuous), 41 vehicle ramps and 141 pedestrian walkways
Mileage: 35 miles
Surface: Hard-packed sand
Location: Volusia County
Nearby Points of Interest: Daytona Beach, Canaveral National Seashore, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Embry-Riddle University, Bulow Plantation, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, The Casements, Sugar Mill Ruins
More Information (open in a new window):
- Volusia County - Trails Program
- See more photos on our Facebook page

Flagler County Trail -- This bike trail runs along A1A and features 10 miles of unobstructed beach view!

End Points: Marineland to Ormond Beach
Mileage: 22.5 miles
Surface: Concrete, 10'
Location: Flagler County
Nearby Points of Interest: Marineland, Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area, Washington Oaks State Park
More Information (opens in a new window):
- Flagler Country Chamber - Flagler County Green Experience

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West Florida...

Cedar Key -- See our Top Ten Listing!

Withlacoochee Bay Trail -- This trail parallels the historic old Cross Florida Barge Canal for 5 miles west from the Felburn Park Trailhead to the Gulf of Mexico. An observation deck at the end of the trail overlooks Withlacoochee Bay. The trail is part of the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway.

End Points: From Crystal River, go north on US 19 to Suncoast Parkway, turn right and continue north to Felburn Park (8 miles)
Mileage: 5 miles
Surface: 12 ft. paved
Location: Citrus County
Nearby Points of Interest: Crystal River State Archaeological Park
More Information (opens in a new window):
- Florida Office of Greenways & Trails - Withlacochee Bay Trail
- See more photos on our Facebook page

Withlacoochee Trail -- See our Top Ten Listing!

Suncoast Trail -- This trail parallels the Suncoast Parkway and is planned to serve as a regional connector linking to other trail projects. Some stretches along the road are not particularly interesting rides, but others run through natural areas.

End Points: From Lutz Lake Fern Road in Hillsborough County, through Pasco County, to Hernando County (US Hwy 98)
Mileage: 41.3 miles
Surface: Asphalt
Location: Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando Counties
Nearby Points of Interest: Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park
More Information (opens in a new window):
- Florida Office of Greenways & Trails - Suncoast Trail

Pinellas Trail -- See our Top Ten Listing!

Gasparilla - Boca Grande Rail Trail -- An early Florida rail-trail, it runs the length of Gasparilla Island. There are many access points to the beach. The town of Gasparilla features shops and restaurants. There is a fee to enter the island.

End Points: Gasparilla Island, north to south. Gasparilla Island State Park provides parking, but parking is available all along the trail which is easily accessible from anywhere on the island!
Mileage: 6.5 miles
Surface: Asphalt, 6' - 9'
Location: Lee County
Nearby Points of Interest: Boca Grande Lighthouse
More Information (open in a new window):
- Florida State Parks - Gasparilla Island State Park
- Wikipedia - Gasparilla Island

Venice to Sarasota - Legacy Rail Trail -- The trail runs from just south of the City of Sarasota to Venice along the old CSX railroad corridor. Trail passes through Oscar Scherer State Park. In Venice, it connects to the Venetian Waterway Trail leading to Caspersen Beach via a bridge over US41.

End Points: State Road 72 (Clark Road) in Sarasota to Center Road in Venice; seven trailheads.
Mileage: 10 miles, 15 miles include Venetian Waterway Trail
Surface: Asphalt
Location: Sarasota County
Nearby Points of Interest: Old Venice Train Depot, former Ringling Winter Headquarters, Oscar Scherer State Park.
More Information (opens in a new window):
- Sarasota County Government - The Legacy Trail
- See more Photos on our Facebook page
- Check out paddling at Oscar Scherer State Park
- View map

Sanibel Island -- See our Top Ten Listing!

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South Florida...

Shark Valley - Everglades Trail -- See our Top Ten Listing!

Miami's South Beach -- Tour the Art Deco district and enjoy quirky South Beach by bike. The beach has a walking/bike trail etched out in the sand. Miami has expanded its bike-friendly transportation initiatives, a bike route over the Venetian Causeway connects South Beach to Downtown.

Location: Dade County 
Points of Interest: Miami and Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Holocaust Museum, Botanical Gardens, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami Seaquarium
More information (opens in a new window):
- Wikipedia - South Beach

Overseas Heritage Trail -- Envisioned to span the Florida Keys from Key Largo to Key West following the railroad route envisioned by Henry Flagler, this is a work in progress. Existing trails will be incorporated into the completed project. The old Pigeon Key bridge span (no cars) is a fun ride with scenic views -- bring a fishing rod. Avoid biking the narrow A1A bridges due to heavy traffic and inadequate bike lanes.

End Points: Key Largo to Key West
Mileage: 60 miles, ultimately will total 156 miles and include 36 bridges.
Surface: Asphalt
Location: Florida Keys
More Information (opens in a new window):
- Florida Office of Greenways & Trails - Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail
- See more photos on our Facebook page

Key West -- The narrow streets and tourist traffic make bicycling the best way to navigate Key West. Some enjoy the week-long celebration of Conch Republic Independence Day (April 23) each year. Shopping, dining, fishing, snorkeling and more.

Location: Monroe County
Points of Interest: Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, Harry Truman Little White House, Old Town, Historic Seaport District.
More Information (opens in a new window):
- Monroe County - Key West Information
- See more photos on our Facebook page

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