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BIKING... Day Trips from Southwest Florida!
DESTINATION - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Southwest Florida is truly a cultural destination
and has the most to offer in Family Fun and Educational Activities.
Alafia River |
Alafia River State Park - Brandon
One of the most favored off-road biking choices in Florida. Skilled riders are traveling from all over
the state to ride this collection of scary drops, off-camber hillside ledges, high speed banked turns and intimidating
ridge top trails. Currently there are about 20 miles of trails at Alafia.
The easiest (Green) loop is called Sand Pine and can be ridden as an out-and-back three mile ride or
as a two mile loop riding back on the levee. The other Green trail is the River Loop, and is for “experienced beginners”.
The intermediate (Blue) sections, Bridges, North Creek (new) and Rock Garden, are really fun with lots
of medium-sized hills, some short and steep, with others more gradual for a speedy downhill. There are several
very challenging sections along the blue trail (even for experienced riders) and the sudden drops, climbs, twists
and turns are just plain fun to ride.
The Rollercoaster and Moonscape trails (Black) form a 4-mile advanced loop which MUST be ridden
one-way. Gatorback and Rabbit Ears are very difficult shorter loops off Bridges and Sand Pine, respectively.
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Croom Trails |
Croom Trails - Withlacoochee State Forest - Brooksville
Croom Trails is Florida’s longest contiguous single-track off-road bike trail. This network of
single-track forms two loops of 12 and 35 miles. Actual trail length, including connectors, is over 55 miles. It was
declared as one of the "10 Coolest Places in North America" by the World Wildlife Fund.
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Okeechobee |
Lake Okeechobee - Okeechobee
Ride the Rim of Lake Okeechobee. Easily accessed from every major highway in the region, the trail
provides 110 miles of spectacular, panoramic vistas of Florida at its most natural. Bikers can observe the vast open
waters of the lake, its marshes, water birds, and its abundant wildlife.
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Cape Haze |
Cape Haze Pioneer Trail - Rotonda
The fairly straight and flat rail-trail offers a relaxing ride and welcome relief from the area's
growing traffic congestion. From its origins near Charlotte Beach, the trail has a rural feel, while multiple access
points offer a break whenever you need one. Ample parking, water, and restroom facilities are available.
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Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Englewood,
and their fabulous Islands of
Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key,
Lido Key, Siesta Key, Venice & Manasota Key
are the perfect
home base from which to explore other Florida points of interest! |
Click the Links below for our Recommended Accommodations
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A visit to SW Florida can lead to many return
visits & Eventual Relocation |
Real Estate Information
Recommended Restaurants
A Dozen Good Reasons to make the move to SW Florida...
TOP 12 LIST
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