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J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

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J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

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J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Name: J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Rating: 2

Recommended by 2 road cyclists

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Location: Sanibel, Lee County, Florida, United States

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Best Road Cycling Rides to J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

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1. Lighthouse Beach Park – Periwinkle Way Road loop from Sanibel

46.4km

01:59

20m

Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Periwinkle Way Road – Sanibel Lighthouse loop from Saint James City

57.6km

02:23

30m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Mangrove Overlook loop from Saint James City

13.1km

00:33

10m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Mattia

September 3, 2024

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 cyclist you are often faster than the cars. There are toilets in the middle of Wildlife Drive, and there are viewing platforms before and after.

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David Howells

January 11, 2024

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States. It covers over 6,000 hectares of tidal wetlands and mangroves. It is a wilderness nirvana to more than 300 species of birds, reptiles and mammals. Visitors can walk, bike or drive the four-mile Wildlife Drive. On the way you can stop at the many overlooks and watchtowers en-route. The 15mph speed limit is strictly enforced, even for cyclists!

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Location: Sanibel, Lee County, Florida, United States

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J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

1. Lighthouse Beach Park – Periwinkle Way Road loop from Sanibel

2. Periwinkle Way Road – Sanibel Lighthouse loop from Saint James City

3. Mangrove Overlook loop from Saint James City

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