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Trail Day Essentials
Florida is flat, warm and full of paved trails, which makes it one of the easiest states in the country to ride all year. You can follow old railroad lines through the quiet middle of the state, ride island to island on the 106-mile Overseas Heritage Trail to Key West, loop through the Everglades at Shark Valley or find real climbs on the mountain bike trails at Santos and Alafia River.
We’ve grouped the trails below into four regions: North Florida and the Panhandle, Orlando and Central Florida, Tampa Bay and the Gulf Coast, and South Florida and the Keys. Each card lists the trail’s surface, length and type, with a link to the map, directions and the official trail page. Winter and spring are the best seasons to ride; in summer, start early to beat the heat and the afternoon storms. For other states, see our full list of US bike trails.
Florida Bike Trails Map
All 18 Florida Bike Trails at a Glance
Sort by any column or search by trail name, county or region. Lengths are in miles; click a trail name to jump to its details.
| Trail | Region | Counties | Length (mi) | Surface | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail | North Florida & the Panhandle | Leon and Wakulla Counties | 21 | Asphalt | Rail-Trail |
| Munson Hills Off-Road Bike Trail | North Florida & the Panhandle | Leon County | 7 | Dirt, Sand, Clay | Mountain Bike |
| Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail | North Florida & the Panhandle | Alachua County | 17.1 | Asphalt | Rail-Trail |
| Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail | North Florida & the Panhandle | Duval County | 14.6 | Asphalt | Rail-Trail |
| Blackwater Heritage State Trail | North Florida & the Panhandle | Santa Rosa County | 9.6 | Asphalt | Rail-Trail |
| West Orange Trail | Orlando & Central Florida | Orange County | 22.4 | Asphalt | Rail-Trail |
| Seminole Wekiva Trail | Orlando & Central Florida | Seminole County | 20 | Asphalt | Rail-Trail |
| General James A. Van Fleet State Trail | Orlando & Central Florida | Lake, Polk and Sumter Counties | 29 | Asphalt | Rail-Trail |
| Withlacoochee State Trail | Orlando & Central Florida | Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Marion Counties | 45.9 | Asphalt | Rail-Trail |
| Santos Trailhead (Cross Florida Greenway) | Orlando & Central Florida | Marion County | 85 | Dirt, Sand, Roots | Mountain Bike |
| Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail | Tampa Bay & the Gulf Coast | Pinellas County | 46 | Asphalt, Concrete | Rail-Trail |
| Suncoast Trail | Tampa Bay & the Gulf Coast | Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties | 54.1 | Asphalt | Greenway |
| The Legacy Trail | Tampa Bay & the Gulf Coast | Sarasota County | 23.2 | Asphalt | Rail-Trail |
| Alafia River State Park | Tampa Bay & the Gulf Coast | Hillsborough County | 20 | Dirt, Rock | Mountain Bike |
| Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail | South Florida & the Keys | Monroe County | 106 | Asphalt, Concrete | Rail-Trail |
| Shark Valley (Everglades National Park) | South Florida & the Keys | Miami-Dade County | 15 | Asphalt | Park Trail |
| Oleta River State Park | South Florida & the Keys | Miami-Dade County | 15 | Dirt, Rock, Roots | Mountain Bike |
| Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail | South Florida & the Keys | Glades, Hendry, Martin, Okeechobee and Palm Beach Counties | 114.2 | Asphalt, Gravel, Grass | Greenway |
North Florida & the Panhandle
Shady paved rail-trails out of Tallahassee, Gainesville and Jacksonville, red-clay singletrack in the Apalachicola National Forest and a quiet trail in the western Panhandle.
Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail
Florida’s first paved rail-trail follows the old Tallahassee-St. Marks railroad for 21 miles from the southern edge of Tallahassee to the waterfront town of St. Marks on the Gulf.
The route is flat and mostly shaded by pines and oaks. About a mile in, the Munson Hills off-road loop branches into the national forest, and a short detour leads to Wakulla Springs State Park. Grab lunch in St. Marks before riding back.
Trail facts
- Asphalt
- 21 miles
- Rail-Trail
- Leon and Wakulla Counties
- Cycling
Munson Hills Off-Road Bike Trail
Munson Hills is a beginner-friendly singletrack loop in the Apalachicola National Forest, reached from the Tallahassee-St. Marks trail. The main loop is about 5 miles, and the Pine Top short course adds about 2 more.
Expect rolling hills, sandy sections and red-clay trail through longleaf pine forest, with more connected trails in the forest if you want a longer day. Keep an eye out for gopher tortoises and red-cockaded woodpeckers.
Trail facts
- Dirt, Sand, Clay
- About 7 miles
- Mountain Bike
- Leon County
- Mountain biking
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
This paved rail-trail runs 17.1 miles from Depot Park in Gainesville to the small town of Hawthorne. The Gainesville end is surprisingly hilly for Florida; the rest is gentle.
The highlight is the stretch along the edge of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, where overlooks give you a chance to spot bison, wild horses, alligators and wading birds. Bring water: shade and services are limited on the eastern half.
Trail facts
- Asphalt
- 17.1 miles
- Rail-Trail
- Alachua County
- Cycling
Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail
The Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail runs 14.6 miles from Imeson Road on Jacksonville’s west side to the town of Baldwin, under a thick canopy of trees for most of the way.
Near the middle you can stop at the Camp Milton Historic Preserve, a Civil War site with a boardwalk and a small museum. The trail is flat and straight, so it suits families, steady training rides and anyone who wants an easy 10- to 30-mile out-and-back.
Trail facts
- Asphalt
- 14.6 miles
- Rail-Trail
- Duval County
- Cycling
Blackwater Heritage State Trail
The Panhandle’s best-known rail-trail runs 9.6 miles from Milton north to the gate of Naval Air Station Whiting Field, through farmland and pine woods.
The northern 1.5 miles are the Military Heritage Trail, with markers about the base’s history. The path is wide and smooth, though tree roots have pushed up the asphalt in a few places, so watch the surface near the base end.
Trail facts
- Asphalt
- 9.6 miles
- Rail-Trail
- Santa Rosa County
- Cycling
Orlando & Central Florida
Busy paved trails west and north of Orlando, two long state trails through the rural middle of the state and Florida’s best-known mountain bike trail network near Ocala.
West Orange Trail
Central Florida’s most popular trail runs 22.4 miles from Killarney Station near Oakland, through downtown Winter Garden and on to Apopka.
Winter Garden is the best place to start: the trail runs right through the restored downtown on Plant Street, with bike shops, cafés and a Saturday farmers market. Further on you’ll pass orange groves, the Oakland Nature Preserve and quieter stretches toward Apopka.
Trail facts
- Asphalt
- 22.4 miles
- Rail-Trail
- Orange County
- Cycling
Seminole Wekiva Trail
The Seminole Wekiva Trail follows an old rail line for about 20 miles through Altamonte Springs, Longwood and Lake Mary north of Orlando, and the Wekiva Trail continues further into Lake County.
It’s a busy suburban trail with good parking, shade and easy food stops. A bridge over I-4 links it to the Cross Seminole Trail, so you can build a much longer loop on paved paths.
Trail facts
- Asphalt
- About 20 miles
- Rail-Trail
- Seminole County
- Cycling
General James A. Van Fleet State Trail
The Van Fleet trail runs 29 miles from Mabel to Polk City and is one of the straightest, most remote rail-trails in the state.
About 9 miles of it cross the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve, where you’re more likely to meet alligators, wading birds and gopher tortoises than other riders. There are few services, so carry plenty of water and a spare tube.
Trail facts
- Asphalt
- 29 miles
- Rail-Trail
- Lake, Polk and Sumter Counties
- Cycling
Withlacoochee State Trail
At 45.9 miles, the Withlacoochee State Trail is one of Florida’s longest paved rail-trails, running from Citrus Springs south to the Owensboro trailhead near Dade City.
The best stretch passes through Inverness, with its lakefront park and downtown, and the old railroad town of Floral City. Further south the trail cuts through the Withlacoochee State Forest, where deer are a common sight.
Trail facts
- Asphalt
- 45.9 miles
- Rail-Trail
- Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Marion Counties
- Cycling
Santos Trailhead (Cross Florida Greenway)
Santos, on the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway just south of Ocala, is Florida’s most famous mountain bike destination, with more than 85 miles of trails in the greenway system.
Singletrack loops for every level start from the trailhead, plus a skills area and the steep, rocky features of the Vortex. The Ocala Mountain Bike Association maintains the trails. The sandy, rooty surface rewards tires with good grip.
Trail facts
- Dirt, Sand, Roots
- 85+ miles (trail system)
- Mountain Bike
- Marion County
- Mountain biking
Tampa Bay & the Gulf Coast
A paved trail that runs the length of the Pinellas peninsula, a long trail beside the Suncoast Parkway, a rail-trail from Sarasota to Venice and steep singletrack in an old phosphate mine.
Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail
The Pinellas Trail runs 46 miles from downtown St. Petersburg up the Gulf side of the peninsula to the Pasco County line, linking Largo, Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor and Tarpon Springs.
Dunedin is the favorite stop, with the trail running right through its walkable downtown near the water. Tarpon Springs, with its Greek sponge docks, is a good turnaround point at the northern end.
Trail facts
- Asphalt, Concrete
- 46 miles
- Rail-Trail
- Pinellas County
- Cycling
Suncoast Trail
The Suncoast Trail runs 54.1 miles beside the Suncoast Parkway, from Lutz Lake Fern Road north of Tampa to SR 44 near Lecanto.
Because it follows a highway corridor, it’s open and sunny with few road crossings, which makes it a favorite for long training rides. Trailheads with water and restrooms are spread along the route, and a connector leads into the Starkey Wilderness Preserve.
Trail facts
- Asphalt
- 54.1 miles
- Greenway
- Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties
- Cycling
The Legacy Trail
The Legacy Trail follows the old railroad 23.2 miles from downtown Sarasota to the restored 1927 Venice Train Depot and on to Shamrock Park.
It crosses bridges over Dona Bay and Roberts Bay and passes Oscar Scherer State Park. The smooth surface works well on a hybrid or road bike, and the trail is busy with e-bikes on weekends.
Trail facts
- Asphalt
- 23.2 miles
- Rail-Trail
- Sarasota County
- Cycling
Alafia River State Park
Alafia River State Park near Lithia is a former phosphate mine with some of the steepest terrain in Florida, and about 20 miles of mountain bike trails from beginner loops to advanced lines.
There’s a bike shop with rentals and repairs in the park, and helmets are required. Note: the Gravitron trail has been closed for repairs since August 2026; all other trail areas are open.
Trail facts
- Dirt, Rock
- About 20 miles
- Mountain Bike
- Hillsborough County
- Mountain biking
South Florida & the Keys
A trail that hops island to island all the way to Key West, a loop through the Everglades, mangrove singletrack in Miami and a ride around Lake Okeechobee.
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail
The Overseas Heritage Trail follows the route of Henry Flagler’s old railroad 106 miles from Key Largo to Key West, using historic bridges between the islands.
Highlights include the old Seven Mile Bridge to Pigeon Key, the Long Key Bridge and Bahia Honda State Park. The trail isn’t continuous yet: some sections share the shoulder of US-1, and some bridges have been closed after storm damage, so check before you go.
Trail facts
- Asphalt, Concrete
- 106 miles
- Rail-Trail
- Monroe County
- Cycling
Shark Valley (Everglades National Park)
Shark Valley is a 15-mile paved loop into the sawgrass of Everglades National Park, open only to walkers, bikes and the park tram.
Halfway around, an observation tower gives a wide view over the Everglades. Alligators often rest beside the road, so keep your distance. Bike rentals are available, and the parking lot fills early in winter.
Trail facts
- Asphalt
- 15-mile loop
- Park Trail
- Miami-Dade County
- Cycling
Oleta River State Park
Oleta River is Florida’s largest urban park and home to about 15 miles of off-road bike trails in North Miami, from easy loops to tight, technical singletrack.
The trails wind through mangroves and hardwood hammock beside Biscayne Bay. Arrive early on weekends, when the park can close for capacity, and plan to clean and check your bike afterwards: the coral rock and sand are hard on parts.
Trail facts
- Dirt, Rock, Roots
- About 15 miles
- Mountain Bike
- Miami-Dade County
- Mountain biking
Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail
The Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, or LOST, circles one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country for about 114 miles on top of the Herbert Hoover Dike.
The raised trail gives wide views over the lake and the farmland around it, and fall and winter bring herons, egrets and waterfowl. Some sections are paved and others are gravel or grass, and parts can close for dike work, so check before planning a full loop.
Trail facts
- Asphalt, Gravel, Grass
- 114 miles
- Greenway
- Glades, Hendry, Martin, Okeechobee and Palm Beach Counties
- Cycling
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