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Melbourne Causeway – Merritt Island loop from Bus Stop - Walmart Supercenter West Melbourne

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Melbourne Causeway – Merritt Island loop from Bus Stop - Walmart Supercenter West Melbourne

Moderate

4.9

(8710)

8,711

riders

Melbourne Causeway – Merritt Island loop from Bus Stop - Walmart Supercenter West Melbourne

03:36

63.7km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 28.6 km for 242 m

After 41.1 km for 242 m

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Bus stop

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10.2 km

Melbourne Causeway

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Melbourne Causeway crosses the Indian River Lagoon and connects the cities of Melbourne and Indialantic. Being an incredibly diverse habitat for a wide range of wildlife it's worth taking your time on this crossing and keeping an eye out for dolphins and other marine life.

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15.9 km

Ryckman Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Ryckman Park features new basketball courts, swings, benches, and well-maintained tennis courts. The pier provides great views and picturesque sunsets. Read up on historical sites like the Ryckman House with the original post office from the 1890s.

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28.6 km

Mathers Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Mathers Bridge is a 700-foot-long drawbridge with nice views of the Telemar Bay Marina and waters. Be sure to check to see if the bridge has had any changes in the opening schedule before your ride across it.

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29.9 km

South Tropical Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

South Tropical Trail is an incredibly unique road that runs north-south along a tiny, tiny strip of land that comprises the southernmost point of Merritt Island. Surrounded by the Intracoastal and Banana Rivers, you're never very far away from the water as you ride down this unique residential street.

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40.4 km

Merritt Island

Highlight • Natural

Merritt Island is a long peninsula surrounded by waters home to wildlife like dolphins and manatees and a nighttime bioluminescent glow of glowing plankton that illuminates the water in bright blue. The southern end has a very tropical feel and can be enjoyed via the South Tropical Trail all the way to Dragon Point.

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51.8 km