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Mangrove Overlook Deck – Wildlife Drive loop from Sanibel

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Mangrove Overlook Deck – Wildlife Drive loop from Sanibel

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Mangrove Overlook Deck – Wildlife Drive loop from Sanibel

01:54

33.4km

20m

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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.8 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.99 km

Sanibel Island Bike Path

Highlight • Cycleway

well-developed network of cycle paths

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10.2 km

Viewpoint on Wildlife Drive, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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10.8 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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11.4 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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12.4 km

Yellow-crowned Night Heron in Sanibel Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

this bird is the tourist attraction

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12.6 km

Observation Tower at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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15.5 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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28.1 km

Frannie's Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Unlike some sprawling preserves, Frannie's Preserve is a cozy 27-acre haven. This makes it perfect for a quick and refreshing nature fix or a relaxing afternoon stroll. Originally dominated by …

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33.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

7.13 km

1.06 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

10.1 km

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

32°C

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83 %

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Mangrove Overlook Deck – Wildlife Drive loop from Sanibel

Sanibel Island Bike Path

Viewpoint on Wildlife Drive, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Mangrove Overlook Deck

Wildlife Drive

Yellow-crowned Night Heron in Sanibel Wetlands

Observation Tower at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Shell Mound Trail

Frannie's Preserve

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