The Heritage Trail In Florida That's Perfect For An Autumn Day Ride
By Marisa Roman|Published October 14, 2018
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Marisa Roman
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
The thing about Florida in the fall is that it is highly underrated. While most people clamor to the northern parts of the country to see the leaves change, there is a beauty to Florida that many don’t realize even exists. Sure, you won’t be able to see the colors of nature turn a vibrant red or fiery orange, but the temperatures will be in the cool 70s, which makes it the perfect time to go for a ride along this historic Heritage Trail.
The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail is not for the faint of heart—and while you may not tackle all 109.2 miles of it in one shot, you can still get a good dose of autumn beauty from at least riding a portion of it.
With over 90 linear miles of paved trail to enjoy, it isn’t just the bikers who get to glimpse the beauty, but also the walkers, hikers, wanderers, bird watchers, and casual strollers.
The Key West to Key Largo Heritage Trail follows the route of the Overseas Railroad, which was the original connection between all the Florida Keys islands.
The trail now will take pedestrians and bikers across many of the historic railroad bridges, with stunning panoramic views of the island edges and clear, turquoise blue water.
For those who want to bike the entire way, we recommend some serious planning in advance, because this trail in completion is not for the faint of heart.
Ready to plan an epic autumn adventure? You can find out more information about the Keys Overseas Heritage Trail by visiting the Florida State Parks website. Some bridges have been closed due to safety issues after Hurricane Irma, so it is important to check the website for more information about closures.