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Biscayne-Everglades Greenway...

Linking Two National Parks in South Florida

Biscayne-Everglades Greenway is a work in process, ultimately envisioned as a 42-mile paved loop trail providing a safe, vehicle-free route from Everglades National Park to Biscayne National Park. Partially complete, much is still in development and will be completed in phases. A paved section has been completed in Homestead, while the sections at both east and west ends are currently on existing canal trails, with some sections along the road. The Greenway will connect to natural, cultural and historical sites, and link to other trails in the South Dade network including Biscayne Trail, Black Creek Trail, and Krome Ave. Path. (Map link and photos below)

Overview Map... Biscayne-Everglades Greenway

Location: Miami-Dade County (See map)
End Points: Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park,
Mileage: Varies, 3.2 miles paved completed, 42 when done.
Surface: Short paved sections; dirt, gravel
Nearby points of interest: Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Coral Castle Museum, Florida Pioneer Museum

Bike Shops/Rentals:
Homestead Bikes (sales, rentals, service)

 Page Summary:

1. Biking on Biscayne-Everglades Greenway
2. Greenway at Biscayne National Park
   - L31 Canal Trail
   - C131 Mowry Trail
   - North Canal Path
3. Greenway through Homestead
4. Greenway at Everglades National Park
5. More Information and Resources

Biking on Biscayne-Everglades Greenway... Comments and Photos

There are currently no dedicated trailheads or facilities along the Greenway and it's almost completely unshaded, so bring sunscreen, water, and snacks. Parking is available near the trail at the national parks, and at Harris Field Park in Homestead. The canal trails have some rough spots (fat tires preferred), while the paved section at Homestead is an easy ride.

• We visit sections of the Greenway from east to west, and will continue to track progress in the future.

Greenway at Biscayne National Park

We visited along the canals between Biscayne National Park and Homestead. Going north the Greenway follows the L31E Canal Trail to the C103-Mowry Trail , which runs west to Homestead. West from the park, it follows the North Canal Path to Homestead. A pleasant surprise was finding the surface of the sections we biked being greatly improved since we rode here several years ago - easy to ride on packed gravel.

• Approaching the Park along SW 328th St. is a gravel parking area along the road (or, park at the National Park - no fee - and bike over). We used the gravel lot.
• From the parking area, ride over the canal to the National Park entrance but don't enter. Instead, bike around the roundabout and take the short gravel path at the information sign to link to the trail.
• Go around the gate to the trail. An inviting short section here and across a bridge over the canal is paved, then it's dirt and gravel surface.
• From start at the bridge and heading north, the path follows L31E one-half mile and over a bridge to the C103-Mowry Trail.

Note: The L31E/Biscayne Trail continues, adding more biking. It runs north 7 miles to Coconut Palm Drive to connect to the paved Biscayne and Black Creek Trails, and south 10 miles to Card Sound Road (causeway to Florida Keys).

Parking to L31E Canal Trail

Parking area

SW 328th St. crossing canal

Into Biscayne NP

Go around the kiosk

To the Greenway

 

L31E Canal Trail to C-103/Mowry Trail

Onto Greenway (bridge)

Along L31E

 

Approaching bridge over canal

Cross to Mowry Trail

Canal toward Biscayne Bay

At Mowry Trail

C-103/Mowry Trail

From the L-31E Canal Trail, follow the path around the water control complex and back over the canal to continue on the Greenway. Follow the C103-Mowry Trail west to Homestead, and east to Biscayne Bay.

• The trail westbound runs about 5 miles along the canal to SW 213th St., where it meets the paved trail that runs through Homestead (see below). (At SW 117th Ave. the trail crosses to the south side, but we didn't go that far.)
• The trail eastbound runs a short 0.4 mile to the Bay. This area is popular with fishermen, unfortunately a lot of trash was strewn around.

East toward Homestead

Go around the water control complex

Straight on L31E, left to C103-Mowry Trail

Over canal

 

Onto C-103/Mowry Trail

 

 

 

West to Biscayne Bay

East from L31E trail

Mowry Trail to Biscayne Bay

 

 

 

 

North Canal Path

Cross the bridge over the canal (paved) to continue on the Greenway. The North Canal Path runs about 5 miles to SW 147th Ave. in Homestead.

• This runs on the north side of the canal, on the south side is SW 328th St.
• A short section at the beginning is paved, then the path turns to packed gravel.

Greenway through Homestead

Greenway in Homestead

A 3.2-mile paved section of Greenway in Homestead runs from East Mowry Drive to SW 137 Avenue along the C-103 canal. While there is no dedicated trailhead, parking is available at Harris Field Park (parking, restrooms, playing fields).

Harris Field Park to Canal

To reach the greenway trail from Harris Field Park is about 1/2 mile. Bike south along NE 12th Ave. to E. Mowry Drive (roadway sharrow, or ride on the sidewalk), then continue east along Mowry to the canal. A section of trail here runs alongside the road to the canal, then bike in the road across the canal to the trail access.

Along the Trail

This paved section is easy to ride with good signage, the view largely unchanging except when it runs under the Florida Turnpike. The trail mostly runs between the canal and housing developments, except approaching SW 137 Ave. where it opens up to some fields and nurseries and passes a lock. There are several road crossings, so be careful - while many drivers did stop to let us cross, others did not. A variety of birds inhabit the canal.

• Past SW 137 Avenue, the Greenway continues unpaved along the canal east to the C103-Mowry Trail - about 5 miles to Biscayne National Park.

More About Homestead

Now designated as “Gateway to Everglades and Biscayne National Parks," Homestead is being revitalized. With restaurants, shops, museums, hotels, and recreational facilities, it's well-positioned as a welcome stop along the Greenway. From January to April, a guided trolley tour also runs on weekends to the parks.

Greenway at Everglades National Park

The Greenway will link to Everglades National Park at the Coe Visitor Center along SR 9336.

• Currently, an unpaved trail runs from SR 9336 north along the C-111 Canal (it connects to the C-113 Canal, which then runs east to Homestead).
• Along SR 9336, it's on-road, about one mile west to the park entry station and another half mile to Coe Visitor Center.

More Information and Resources

Nearby Biking:

Everglades Biking
Biscayne Trail
Black Creek Trail
Krome Path
South FL Overview - all 3 South Florida Regions, with Regional Overview map

Related Resources:

Miami-Dade County-Biscayne-Everglades Greenway