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Florida
Lee County
Sanibel

Mangrove Overlook Deck – Wildlife Drive loop from Sanibel Island

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Florida
Lee County
Sanibel

Mangrove Overlook Deck – Wildlife Drive loop from Sanibel Island

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Mangrove Overlook Deck – Wildlife Drive loop from Sanibel Island

00:46

13.3km

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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.80 km for 109 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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56 m

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Visitor & Education Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated on the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel, it is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the US. Renowned for its birdwatching opportunities, with over 200 species of …

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1.18 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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1.85 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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2.47 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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3.42 km

Yellow-crowned Night Heron in Sanibel Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

this bird is the tourist attraction

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3.62 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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7

6.32 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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6.53 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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13.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.17 km

5.52 km

311 m

167 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

2.42 km

217 m

< 100 m

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