South Dade Trail:
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Description:
A component of the commuter corridor between Miami and South Dade County, this trail is nothing short of an urban adventure. Paralleling US Highway 1 for most of its length, the 13.5-mile route was adapted for-and is largely used by-urban commuters seeking refuge from Miami's heavy traffic congestion. The trail connects such points of interest as the Dadeland and Cutler Ridge shopping areas and commercial office spaces. It also links up with the Metrobus and Metrorail lines.
Cyclists can stretch their legs on this fairly open trail, but you must wait your turn and use caution when crossing its many major intersections. Metrobus stations along the route provide plenty of parking, so you can pick up the trail just about anywhere. Dadeland Mall anchors the north end, Cutler Mall is about 8.5 miles south, and the trail ends another five miles south at SW 264th Street.
The trail is slated to extend another five miles south along the bus route to Homestead. From there, it will eventually reach Florida City along a section of Henry Flagler's famed Florida East Coast Railway, which once stretched from Jacksonville to Key West. Another planned extension to the north will connect with the M-Path rail-with-trail.
Big future plans aside, the best aspect of this trail is that all Miami-Dade Metrobuses provide bicycle racks, and no special permits are required. So, after a long day of riding, walking, shopping, or sitting at your desk, simply mount your bike on the rack at the front of the bus, pay your fare, and climb aboard-you've earned the air-conditioned return trip.
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Parking & Trail Access:
Directions: Dadeland Mall is on US Highway 1, just south of downtown Miami. The trail parallels the highway to the west.
The trailhead at SW 264th Street is on the west side of the highway, midway between Miami and Homestead.
Contact:
Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization
111 NW First Street, Suite 910
Miami, FL 33128
(305) 375-4507
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