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Effective Nov. 17: The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail is closed from Mile Marker 71 south to Mile Marker 71.5 for repairs. The Channel 5 bridge and parking lot are open.

Trail Reopening

Effective Sept. 29: The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail is open; however, some portions of the trail in the lower Florida Keys are inaccessible due to impacts from Hurricane Ian.

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Trail along the beach in Key West - Florida Keys Overseas

Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail

90 miles of multi-use trails link the Keys, offering visitors a spectacular way to experience the islands

Hours

8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

No fee required

Location

Admin Offices: 3 La Croix Court
Key Largo FL 33037

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Contact Info

305-853-3571

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Welcome to Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail

Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (FKOHT) features more than 90 linear miles of existing trail paved in segments along a planned 106-mile corridor from Key Largo to Key West.

From a locally inspired vision and master plan, the FKOHT is a multi-use bicycle and pedestrian resource that serves as a recreational and alternative transportation corridor for the Florida Keys. Paralleling U.S. Highway 1, a designated National Scenic Highway and All-American Road, this recreational pathway incorporates 23 of the historic Flagler Railroad bridges, offering a scenic venue for hiking, running, bicycling, skating, sightseeing, fishing and paddling. Please be advised that a few fishing bridges in this area have been closed for safety purposes. They are the Ohio-Missouri, Ohio-Bahia Honda, Missouri-Little Duck, Lower Sugarloaf and Niles.

These bridges are part of Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway built around the turn of the 20th century. At more than 100 years old, the bridges are no longer used for transportation.

The existing FKOHT is paved in segments along the corridor from Key Largo to Key West, with the longest, continuous section of paved trail located in the Upper Keys between MM 106 at Key Largo and through MM 72 at Islamorada, Village of Islands. The trail and its historic bridges also provide a beneficial, alternative transportation route that links island communities in the Keys.

The trail offers access to many points of interest and ecological resources throughout the Keys, including Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge, Key Deer National Wildlife Refuge and Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge, as well as 10 Florida State Parks. There are camping opportunities available at some state parks and private campsites.

Please be aware that there are community events, road projects, utility repairs, etc., that may impact the trail throughout the 106 miles of the Florida Keys. Although they impact the trail, we don’t always have control over the activities being performed by other agencies and groups and may not have up-to-date information on them. 

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Plan Your Visit

Picture of Lu Dodson Park Manager of Indian Key
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Manager's Message

Take a stroll or a bike ride with an ocean breeze at your back and brilliant blue waters sparkling in the sun.
Bike path at Grassy Key
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Biking the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail

Come and find your happy place while enjoying a relaxing bike ride in the Florida Keys. The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, with over 90 miles of paved bike trail, allows you to experience the Florida Keys from the seat of your bike.
Fishing under blue skies along the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail
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Fishing on the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail

Bring your fishing pole and experience the joy of catching fish from one of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail's historic bridges.

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Birding
Birding
Boating
Boating
Fishing
Fishing
Hiking
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Roller Blading
Roller Blading
Walking and Running
Walking and Running
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Historic Site
Historic Site
Mountain Bike Trail
Mountain Bike Trail
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets

Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Photo Gallery

Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Chanel 2 Bridge
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Grassy Key
View of the beach in Key West from the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail

View of Higgs Beach as you walk or bike the trail in Key West

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View of the Bay along the path at Channel 5
View of the Spandrel Arch Bridge at Toms Harbor

The Spandrel Arch Bridge at Toms Harbor

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View of the Spanish Harbor Bridge
View of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail at Saddlebunch #3 bridge
View of a fishing platform on the Long Key Bridge over looking the ocean

One of the fishing platforms along the Historic Long Key Bridge

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A train runs across the long key bridge
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The Flagler Railroad

Now a multi-use trail, the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail was once called The Florida East Coast Railway Key West Extension. The historic bridges that remain today are remnants of a railroad that was once considered the 8th wonder of the world.
Lush mangroves lead out to blue sky
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Mangroves at the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail

Have you ever wondered what the bushes are along the waters edge? With their long, almost finger like roots, Mangroves serve an important purpose for the Florida Keys.

People Make the Parks

Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trial Park Ranger, Dave Hughes

Staff Spotlight

Park Ranger David, who fell in love with the Florida Keys 34 years ago while on his honeymoon, shares his love of history with visitors from all over the world.
Cathy Thurow paddles under a bridge in the Florida Keys.

Volunteer Spotlight

Cathy loves the outdoors. No matter how adventurous her volunteering journey is, some of her favorite experiences are beach and ocean cleanups.
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This Park is Recognized by:

National Register of Historic Places

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