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Wildlife Drive – Gulfside City Park loop from Sanibel Siesta Pond

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Wildlife Drive – Gulfside City Park loop from Sanibel Siesta Pond

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Wildlife Drive – Gulfside City Park loop from Sanibel Siesta Pond

01:40

26.5km

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: June 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.1 km for 109 m

After 13.7 km for 86 m

After 16.7 km for 202 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.20 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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5.24 km

Bailey Tract is part 'J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge' and free to visit from sunrise to sunset by foot or bike. The wetlands are a great place to see all kinds of wildlife. Free parking available.

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10.4 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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11.5 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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12.1 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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12.8 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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13.7 km

Yellow-crowned Night Heron in Sanibel Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

this bird is the tourist attraction

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24.2 km

Gulfside City Park

Highlight • Trail

Gulfside City Park in Sanibel beckons cyclists with its idyllic setting. The park's scenic trails lead riders through lush coastal vegetation, providing glimpses of the Gulf of Mexico. Cyclists relish …

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26.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

4.13 km

3.26 km

985 m

132 m

103 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

8.83 km

3.46 km

132 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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52 %

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Frannie's Preserve

Bailey Tract

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

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

Mangrove Overlook Deck

Wildlife Drive

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Gulfside City Park

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