Wildlife Drive – Sanibel Island Bike Path loop from Bailey Tract

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Wildlife Drive – Sanibel Island Bike Path loop from Bailey Tract

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Wildlife Drive – Sanibel Island Bike Path loop from Bailey Tract

01:53

33.6km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 13, 2026

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5.86 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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7.04 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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7.99 km

Yellow-crowned Night Heron in Sanibel Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

this bird is the tourist attraction

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8.19 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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10.9 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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11.1 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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22.6 km

Sanibel Island Bike Path

Highlight • Cycleway

well-developed network of cycle paths

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25.9 km

The Periwinkle Way path runs from the Sanibel Island Lighthouse to Frannie's Preserve along a well-maintained paved trail. It passes through lush greenery and palm trees, creating a peaceful setting for a run.

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