Biking

Bicycling is a wonderful way to view the Everglades at your own pace. The 15 mile paved road gives easy access to any type of bicycle, with no hills to climb or rough terrain to traverse. The typical bike ride around Shark Valley will last between 2 and 3 hours, but it always depends on you and how many things catch your eye.

Visitors without their own bicycles may rent them from the rental area for $6.50/hour. A driver's license or I.D. will be required for a deposit on rental bikes. All the rentals are single gear, coaster brake type bicycles with adjustable seats to accommodate different heights. Baskets and helmets are also available for all rental bikes. In addition, there are some 20" children's bikes, and several bikes available with child seats for children of 35 pounds or less.

Bicycle rentals begin at 8:30 a.m. and may be rented until 3:00 p.m. Rental bikes do need to be returned to the rental office by 4:00 p.m.

Some things every biker should know:

1) Under Florida law, anyone under the age of 16 is required to wear a bike helmet.
2) Maintain a safe distance from ALL wildlife. Try to stay 10 - 15 feet away from the wildlife, and do not feed or try to harass any animal you see. The animals are in their natural home, and if you respect them, they will respect you.
3) Bring plenty of fluids!!! Even on days that do not seem too warm, it is easy to dehydrate quickly. A water fountain is available at the observation tower, but there are no drinks available along the loop.
4) South Florida summers provide some impressive weather shows, mainly during the mid to late afternoon hours. Summer thunderstorms are common in this area due to the heating of the land during the day, and they may appear quickly. The best riding times are during the morning hours while it is still a little cooler, and before the afternoon storms develop.

Planning a bike ride in the next few days? Check out our local weather forcast:

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