Merritt Island – South Tropical Trail loop from Indian Harbour Beach

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Merritt Island – South Tropical Trail loop from Indian Harbour Beach

Hard

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(1891)

17,122

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Merritt Island – South Tropical Trail loop from Indian Harbour Beach

01:53

18.3km

20m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 1.87 km for 242 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.92 km

Mathers Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Mathers Bridge is a 700-foot-long drawbridge with nice views of the Telemar Bay Marina and waters. Be sure to check to see if the bridge has had any changes in the opening schedule before your ride across it.

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2.85 km

Merritt Island

Highlight • Natural

Merritt Island is a long peninsula surrounded by waters home to wildlife like dolphins and manatees and a nighttime bioluminescent glow of glowing plankton that illuminates the water in bright …

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3.23 km

South Tropical Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

South Tropical Trail is an incredibly unique road that runs north-south along a tiny, tiny strip of land that comprises the southernmost point of Merritt Island. Surrounded by the Intracoastal …

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9.22 km

South Tropical Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

South Tropical Trail is an incredibly unique road that runs north-south along a tiny, tiny strip of land that comprises the southernmost point of Merritt Island. Surrounded by the Intracoastal …

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18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

2.72 km

363 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

1.32 km