 Hidden Bike Trails in Florida That Will Take Your Breath Away

Explore 32 miles of rural North Central Florida on the lush paths of the Nature Coast State Trail.

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The Nature Coast State Trail is paved and isn’t completely linear like most bike paths – instead, it’s T-shaped.

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The Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail is only 16 miles long, but it traverses some of the most scenic areas found on any bike path.

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The General James A. Van Fleet State Trail is a 29-mile, paved trail that rolls straight and flat through the Green Swamp.

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Bear Island is located in the westernmost section of the 729,000-acre Big Cypress National Preserve in the far reaches of southwest Florida.

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Bring a mountain bike or hybrid bike with wide tyres, as the trails are not paved.

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Be sure to tell friends or family about your plans, and properly secure your vehicle at the trail head.

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On your way to Bear Island, stop by the Oasis Visitor Centre or the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Centre for permits, maps, and directions.

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