South Dade Rail Trail
The South Dade Rail Trail (SDRT) is a rail trail, run by Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation,[1] that follows the old Florida East Coast Railway rail corridor for 20.5 miles, from Miami to Homestead in South Florida, traversing a diversity of urban, suburban and semi-rural environments.
South Dade Rail Trail | |
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| Location | Miami, FL to Homestead, FL |
| Length | 20.5 miles |
| Designation | Bike Route M |
| Trailheads | Dadeland Mall 25.6849°N 80.3137°W Florida City 25.4394°N 80.4768°W |
| Use | Walking, Biking, Inline Skating |
| Difficulty | Easy, level |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Hours | Year-round |
| Amenities | Access to several parks, Bus stops and Metro Rail access, Access to surrounding businesses (bike shops, malls, attractions) |
| Bathrooms | Available at trailheads + throughout the trail through local businesses |
This trail forms a section of the East Coast Greenway, a 3000-mile system of trails connecting Maine to Florida.
Paralleling US Highway 1 for most of its length, the route was adapted for urban commuters seeking refuge from traffic congestion. The trail connects to the Dadeland and Cutler Ridge shopping areas and commercial office spaces.
The trail is funded mainly by the state managed and maintained by the Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreations department.
References
- "2010 National Recreation Trails". The National Recreation Trails Program. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
External links
- Florida East Coast Railway, History
- Miami-Dade County, Southern Glades Trail (runs alongside the C-111 canal)