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1/21/2025, Tuesday - Biked part of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail

joraintree
Jan 222 min read

Updated: Feb 9

A crazy winter storm blanketed the entire U.S., which prompted us to go as far south as we could to find warmth - all the way to the Florida Keys!


We were told to stop at The Rain Barrel artisan village for a picture with Betsy the Lobster, so we did. Flat Deedra was down for that, too.
We were told to stop at The Rain Barrel artisan village for a picture with Betsy the Lobster, so we did. Flat Deedra was down for that, too.

This was the warmest and first sunny day there had been in a while, so we were determined to make the most of it.
This was the warmest and first sunny day there had been in a while, so we were determined to make the most of it.


The Rain Barrel is pretty much a tourist trap, but it was interesting to explore for a bit.
The Rain Barrel is pretty much a tourist trap, but it was interesting to explore for a bit.






We did really like the cute courtyard they had created there, though.
We did really like the cute courtyard they had created there, though.

We found a parking area for The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail and went for a bike ride.
We found a parking area for The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail and went for a bike ride.

Many sections of the trail utilize bridges that were built in the early 1900s for a railroad through the Keys.
Many sections of the trail utilize bridges that were built in the early 1900s for a railroad through the Keys.


We much prefer the bike trails that are totally separated from the roads like this.
We much prefer the bike trails that are totally separated from the roads like this.

A nice shady spot for a quick break, at the entrance to Long Key State Park.
A nice shady spot for a quick break, at the entrance to Long Key State Park.

It was a bright, sunny day, so the shade from the road bridge was nice at the end of this section of the trail.
It was a bright, sunny day, so the shade from the road bridge was nice at the end of this section of the trail.


End of the line for this section of the trail, unless we wanted to continue on the highway, which we did not. This is the Old Channel #5 Bridge.
End of the line for this section of the trail, unless we wanted to continue on the highway, which we did not. This is the Old Channel #5 Bridge.


On the way back we decided to stop for Happy Hour drinks and food at The Florida Boy Bar & Grill in Layton on Long Key. It's a nice, chill place with great outdoor patio seating.
On the way back we decided to stop for Happy Hour drinks and food at The Florida Boy Bar & Grill in Layton on Long Key. It's a nice, chill place with great outdoor patio seating.

It was a beautiful day and a lovely ride!
It was a beautiful day and a lovely ride!

Here is the Relive video, showing our route and more pictures, of our nearly 17 mile ride this day:



 
 
 

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