Wildlife Drive – Blind Pass Bridge loop from Harlem Heights

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Wildlife Drive – Blind Pass Bridge loop from Harlem Heights

Moderate

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(6075)

15,096

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Wildlife Drive – Blind Pass Bridge loop from Harlem Heights

03:42

65.8km

30m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.0 km

Beach

24.0 km

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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25.1 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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26.3 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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27.2 km

Yellow-crowned Night Heron in Sanibel Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

this bird is the tourist attraction

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27.4 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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34.5 km

Blind Pass Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The highest point between Sanibel and Captiva: The Blind Pass Bridge. A short stop is worthwhile, as dolphins can often be seen here.

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48.0 km

A Little Adventure Café

Highlight • Cafe

a short stop to refuel

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48.0 km

Sanibel Island Bike Path

Highlight • Cycleway

well-developed network of cycle paths

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65.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

12.0 km

8.95 km

4.96 km

2.56 km

633 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.5 km

13.5 km

764 m

108 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

29°C

18°C

0 %

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The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Wildlife Drive – Blind Pass Bridge loop from Harlem Heights

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

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

Wildlife Drive

Yellow-crowned Night Heron in Sanibel Wetlands

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

Blind Pass Bridge

A Little Adventure Café

Sanibel Island Bike Path

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