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Lee County
Sanibel

Mangrove Overlook Deck – Wildlife Drive loop from Silver Key

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Florida
Lee County
Sanibel

Mangrove Overlook Deck – Wildlife Drive loop from Silver Key

Easy

4.6

(8069)

11,821

riders

Mangrove Overlook Deck – Wildlife Drive loop from Silver Key

00:57

16.7km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.46 km for 109 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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6.67 km

Rabbit Road Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Enjoy the peaceful beauty of Rabbit Road West Preserve, a quiet retreat, with its protected landscapes and wildlife. The area is managed by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation to protect our sensitive wildlife.

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8.84 km

This observation deck is a great viewpoint along 'Wildlife Drive', a one-way paved road through 'J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge' with a 15 MPH speed limit. The refuge is …

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9.51 km

Mangrove Overlook Deck

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a super good overlook with vistas out over the park and lagoon complete with a small bike park stand. The overlook is on 'Wildlife Drive', a one-way paved …

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10.1 km

Wildlife Drive

Highlight • Trail

The Wildlife Drive runs right through the nature reserve and is one of the absolute highlights on Sanibel. Sometimes you drive right along the water, other times there are short …

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11.1 km

this bird is the tourist attraction

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11.3 km

There's a two-level watchtower here which provides great views over park.

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14.0 km

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Natural Monument

The "Ding Darling", as it is often simply called, is a beautiful place for a bike ride on Sanibel. The one-way street has a low speed limit, so as a …

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14.2 km

Shell Mound Trail

Highlight • Trail

The 'Calusa Shell Mound Trail' is a lollipop-style boardwalk with interpretive panels.
(The boardwalk was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022 and is currently closed).

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16.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.15 km

7.15 km

1.67 km

567 m

136 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

3.52 km

567 m

136 m

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