Florida's Best Cycle/Trike Rides
You won't find a lot of twisty-turny roads in Florida. You will find some of the most scenic highways in the Eastern half of the United States. From beautiful pastures filled with huge, old Oak trees, to long flat beachside runs and bridges that skip from island to island, there is lots to see and do, and beautiful weather to ride in. Best time to tour Florida is October through April. Summer is the rainy and humidly hot season with daily thunder showers. The months of May & September are lovebug season. For 3-5 weeks the skys are filled with lovebugs. Wearing a helmet is almost a must.
Helmet Use: Required Under 21
Riding Two Abrest: Yes
Eye Protection: Required by Law
Daytime Use Of Headlight: Required by law-modulating headlight permitted
US 1 Florida City to Key West 128 Miles - Beautiful Ride, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other you're surrounded by the water as you tour over about 50 bridges. This ride has NO twisty turns and LOTS of traffic, but it takes in some of the most beautiful views a rider can see. You're likely to see leaping dolphins, and little Key Deer on Big Pine Key. Plan to spend some time in Key West, there is A LOT to see and do. Check out the marker for the farthest south point in the U.S. , Go to the Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square, it's a tradition and it's free!
Highway A1A along the Atlantic Coast
Orman Scenic Loop & Trail 30+ mile double loop of roadways traversing some of the most beautiful and diverse natural scenery remaining in all of northeast Florida.
Howey In The Hills Scenic Ride 43 Miles near Leesburg takes you through the hills and along Lake Harris.
Ocala National Forest
Green Mountain Scenic Byway Beginning at the Howey Crossroads (the intersection of Lake County Roads 455 and 561), the Green Mountain Scenic Byway winds southeast along Lake County Roads 455 and Old Highway 50 for 12 ½ miles through some of the highest hills of the Lake Wales Ridge. The Scenic Byway generally follows the western and southern shore of Lake Apopka and it’s wetlands. The hills rise steeply from the lake and provide some of the best vistas in Central Florida, including views of the Orlando skyline!
Zellwood to Clermont This ride has will take you along some winding back roads of Orange & Lake Counties.
West Ozello Trail (county road 494) is only 10 miles long but it's one of the few winding roads in Florida. It twists and winds its way through hardwood hammocks, past grassy marshes and along the water on it's way to the Gulf of Mexico.Towards the end of the road is a great place to eat called Pecks Old Port Cove. They offer great seafood for reasonable prices. You will find the Ozello trail off of US 19 south of Crystal River it's well marked.
Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway A fine ride in western Florida is a trip along 31 miles of paved highway that runs through the heart of the Apalachicola National Forest. The route, officially called the Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway, is best accessed through the northern end of the forest by following State Highway 12 south to 389 and on to 65. The Byway roughly parallels the historic Apalachicola River through cypress stands and forests of yellow pine.
Merrit Island Wildlife Refuge and Cocoa
Indian River Lagoon Indian River Drive (highway 707) - an official Florida Scenic Highway that runs from Jensen Beach in the south along the Indian River Lagoon into downtown Fort Pierce in the north.
Tamiami Trail (US 41) Naples to Miami
NATIONAL PARKS
Big Cypress National Preserve Big Cypress National Preserve is located in Southwest Florida between the cities of Miami and Naples. Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley) and U. S. Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail) are the main roads that traverse the site.
Biscayne Located in South Florida by Homestead.
Canaveral National Seashore The national seashore and the wildlife refuge, located midway on Florida’s east coast between Daytona Beach and Melbourne, are accessible via U.S. 1, I-95, and Fla 528 (Beach Line Expressway).
Castillo de San Marcos The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is located in downtown St. Augustine, Florida. Such a great place to visit, historical yet enchanting.
De Soto National Memorial De Soto National Memorial is located at the northern terminus of 75th Street North West in Bradenton, Florida. Visitors can reach the park from I-75 or I-275.
Dry Tortugas Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the most remote parks in the National Park System. Located approximately 70 miles west of Key West it is accessible only by private or charter boats.
Everglades Located in South Florida
Gulf Islands National Seashore Gulf Islands National Seashore is in Florida and Mississippi and both districts are south of Interstate 10. In Mississippi use Exit 57 or 50 to US Highway 90 to Ocean Springs. In Florida use Exit 12 to I-110 or Exit 22 to the Garcon Point Bridge to US Highway 98.
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