South Dade Trail:
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Description:
The 20-mile-long South Dade Trail runs along the South Miami-Dade Busway from Florida City to the Dadeland South Metrorail Station and connects communities from Pinecrest south to Homestead. In November 2011 a 1.2-mile connector trail will be complete, which link the southern terminus of the M-Path with the South Dade Trail,creating a 31-mile-long corridor.

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 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 and Cutler Mall is about 8.5 miles south. The trail ends at the junction of US 1 and Krome Avenue, south of Florida City.

The best aspect of this trail is that all Miami-Dade Metro buses 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:
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; however, there are numerous places to park along the way. For more information, contact:

Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization
111 NW First Street, Suite 910
Miami, FL 33128
(305) 375-4507

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Link to the M-Path
By JHop99 in April, 2011
morefun jumped the gun by about a year, I'd say. Though work began in January this year to create the link between M-Path and the South Dade Trail, the link won't be fit to ride for months to come. Part of the route was graded north of N. Kendall Drive, but further work has been suspended until the design-build contractor gets the plans approved. Meanwhile, northbound riders familiar with the area pedal through the Dadeland parking onto SW 70th Avenue, then cross SW 67th Avenue near Big Cheese to catch the present south end of the M-Path.

All of us in the area are excited that the construction has begun. It's going to be very helpful for bike tourists as well as commuters.
South Dade Trail now joined to the M-Path Trail to Florida City
By morefun in February, 2011
The South Dade Trail has now been joined to the M-Path trail which ends at Hwy 1 (S Dixie Hwy) just beyond Palm Drive (SW 344th St.) in Florida City.

The paved trail runs parallel to Hwy 1 along the Busway, most of which is fenced and closed to all traffic except buses and emergency vehicles.

This must be a little known fact because there is very little bike activity along the trail.
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