El Rio Trail:
Florida
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Description:
The El Rio Trail parallels the canal of the same name, through Baco Raton from Glades Road/SR 808 north to Clint Moore Road. There is one break in the trail where it crosses NW 51st Street/SR 794/Yamoto Road. There is no crosswalk here, and the train tracks also make for a dangerous intersection. Trail users should not attempt to cross here. Instead, you can cross a bridge over the canal toward the Boca Raton Train Station just south of Yamoto Road then take 50th Street to Technology Way, turn right and cross Yamoto Road at the traffic signal. To reach the northern segment of the El Rio Trail, head east (right) along the sidewalk. The trail picks up again just past the canal.

Watch for turtles, great blue herons, owls, butterflies and iguanas along the canal. You can also bring a fishing pole and drop a line. In addition, bike lockers are available along the trail for those who want to hop on the Tri-Rail or Palm Tran.

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Parking & Trail Access:
Parking is available at the Florida Atlantic University's guest parking area, which is a short walk to the trailhead at its southern terminus.
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Reviews: [1 trail ratings]
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Awesome Trail
By phishhead1 in December, 2011
My neighborhood is right on this trail, so I use it quite often. It is an extremely easy trail, extremely safe and beautiful. Trail runs along a canal where you can spot Iguanas sunning in midday, Anhingas (snakebirds) chilling, Oppossum ,Blue Herons and possible Black Racer snakes. Trail dumps you right at the Tri-Rail to support public transportation and there's also a separate trail on opposite side of the tracks called T-Rex Trail, which takes you back southbound, then westbound at Spanish river Blvd, where it leads you to the public library.
Only issue with trail is crossing Yamato Rd, as it is a deathwish attempting so. BUT the city has detailed that they are in the process of planning an over or underpass to cross in the near future. Also wish the trail could be extended further North and South to connect to other prime destinations. If so, I could easily turn cycling into my prime form of transportation. Get out and enjoy today!
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