Biking

Bicyclists on the Shark Valley Loop

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.

E-bikes with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1 horse power) are permitted on trails and public roads where traditional bicycles are allowed. Speed limit is 10 miles per hour on all trails and 15 miles per hour on the Shark Valley Tram Road. Fully electric (no pedaling required) bicycles are only permitted on public roadways, the same as vehicles.

 

Bicycle Trails and Services

 

Long Pine Key Trail (Ernest Coe)

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

Shark Valley Tram Road

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.

L-67 Extension Trail (Shark Valley)

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. For specific directions, please visit Shark Valley Visitor Center.

Rowdy Bend (Flamingo)

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.

Snake Bight (Flamingo)

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

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

Bicycle Rental Services

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

 

Duration:

5 seconds

Short video from the Long Pine Key Nature Trail.