Southern Glades Trail

Southern Glades Trail

	Southern Glades Trail
Location:	Florida
Nearest Town:	Florida City
Directions to Trailhead:	From North Take US1 South to S.R. 9336, then go west until you get to c111 canal (about 1 mile before the Everglades National Park entrance) at this point you can ride the north or south trails. The north trail is called Everglades Trail, the south trail is called the Southern Glades Trail.
Trail Description:	Largely flat but rough, can be technical where limestone is abundant. This trail is very long, and flat, there is one hill of approx 18ft in height. The trail is mantained in part by Miami Dade County, South Florida Water Management District, and Everglades National Park. It runs alongside the south eastern border of the National Park and ends in a small bay called Manatee Bay. The trail itself is composed of several loops which can total more than 50+ miles. Maps are available at the trail head.
Trail Length:	13+
Trail Type:	Fire Roads
Skill Level:	Trails for all skill levels
Web Link:	http://www.fiu.edu/~pdiazj01
Submitted By:	Paul

ernie from Miami, Florida Date: March 15, 2002 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: This route is rare, not everyone knows about it. It is simple and basic to ride around. Other recommended trails in the same area: Oleta Park or Davie, which is at Weston.
Review: Full of limestone, easy to get flat tires, very very hot, as if you are in the stove for many hours. Best time to go is in the morning, no later than 10 am or else you will be BURNED like HELL. Not recommended for children. No challenge, however it is good for exerice such as endurance.	Overall Rating:

herb from miami Date: January 26, 2002 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: The trail head(northern) is at sw 136 st and a bit west of krome avenue(177 ave) Only cross streets that intersect with krome are 8st(tamiami trail) 88 st (Kendal Drive) 152 st.( Coral reef Dr) Just ride any of those streets west until you hit krome and then follow krome to south west 136 st. Head west on 136 st until you met the c-11 canal , on the west bank you will find the trail head. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: Yes long and monotonous, but is good for resitance training due to its length 60 + miles. Also some other side trails at trail head that have some off road vehicle trails that can be fun! The northern trail head is on 136 street its called the South Dade green way, the south trail connects in the Everglades NAtional PArk and is called the Ingram Highway	Overall Rating:

Daniel from Miami Date: March 1, 2000 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: I've been looking for trails down south (of Miami) I can't find this one, if anyone can help me out. Please be more specific. Thanks.	Overall Rating:

ROBERT from MIAMI Date: May 19, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: If you are into true backcountry riding, this trail is for you. After riding Oleta River Park, this trail is non-technical to say the least. Yes the limestone rock is rough to ride on , but because of the trail being flat; it all becomes rather tedious to the point u get tired of the bump and grind and dismount you're bike and enjoy the scenery. This place has great scenery and the wildlife is unreal. Gators , hawks, snapping turtles and if you are into fresh water fishing this is the place. If you are into the pure workout ethic this place can be one hell of a ride. BEWARE!! This is pure backcountry. Espcially if you go explore the other loops. Bring plenty of water and spare tubes because if u get a flat out there , you will have a hell hike back to the trailhead. Last but not least, there is no shade at all!!!!!!!!!1 I do not recommend this trail in the summer months. The heat is intense and the horse flies are a MUDDA!!!!!!! HAPPY TRAILS!	Overall Rating:

Paul from Miami Date: March 25, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Only one way Other recommended trails in the same area: Markham, Oleta
Review: Trail starts at S.R. 9336 and goes south along various canals to Manatee Bay, several loops arise along the way to manatee bay. The loops are smaller trails that seem endless but exteemly traffic free. They offer in my opinion one of the most spectacular views available in South Florida. This trail is best for it's length and the fact that it is never crowded (largly because it is not well known). It offers the opportunity to train (mega enduro sytle) this trail can be so long that your but will feel like Jello for weeks to come. The surface is composed of Limestone, Limestone, Limestone in all sorts of shapes and sizes. some sections are gravley, while others can be cobbley. Beware of the latter it can get darn right technical and bumpy. Otherwise this is a great trail for training and great scenery.	Overall Rating: