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Taylor Historic State Park, the southernmost southernmost the Park, State Historic Taylor

bicyclists, and other users. users. trail other and bicyclists, in , be sure to visit Fort Zachery Zachery Fort visit to sure be West, Key in

are popular with fishermen, hikers, hikers, fishermen, with popular are bridges Atlantic as they wind around the island. While island. the around wind they as Atlantic

Tom’s Harbor Channel . These historic historic These bridge. Channel Harbor Tom’s left, trail users will see picturesque views of the the of views picturesque see will users trail left,

historic bridge, Tom’s Harbor Cut bridge, and and bridge, Cut Harbor Tom’s bridge, historic lined N. Roosevelt Blvd to Bayview park. To the the To park. Bayview to Blvd Roosevelt N. lined

the trail, enjoy the views from the Key Long the from views the enjoy trail, the To the right, trail users can stroll along the palm palm the along stroll can users trail right, the To

popular spot for bird watchers. Further down down Further watchers. bird for spot popular t the north end of Key West the trail splits. splits. trail the West Key of end north the t A

ake another stop at , a a Park, State Key Long at stop another ake M

spectacular sunsets can be experienced. experienced. be can sunsets spectacular

the historic Channel 2 and Channel 5 bridges. bridges. 5 Channel and 2 Channel historic the area is at mile marker 6, Boca Chica, where where Chica, Boca 6, marker mile at is area

Park. Popular fishing spots in this area include include area this in spots fishing Popular Park. the ecology of the keys. Another scenic rest rest scenic Another keys. the of ecology the

Underwater Archaeological Preserve State State Preserve Archaeological Underwater keys is a perfect place to rest and learn about about learn and rest to place perfect a is keys

Key Historic State Park, and San Pedro Pedro San and Park, State Historic Key he rest area and gazebo at the Saddlebunch Saddlebunch the at gazebo and area rest he T

Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, Indian Indian Park, State Botanical Key Lignumvitae

and fishermen. fishermen. and

Keys. Side trips on the water can include include can water the on trips Side Keys.

views and is popular with walkers, bicyclists, bicyclists, walkers, with popular is and views

Park to learn about the geology of the Florida the of geology the about learn to Park

historic Kemp Channel bridge has beautiful beautiful has bridge Channel Kemp historic

Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State State Geological Reef Fossil Key Windley

historical bridges are open for trail users. The The users. trail for open are bridges historical

of Islamorada. While in the area, stop into into stop area, the in While Islamorada. of

the trail continues south, several more Flagler Flagler more several south, continues trail the

through the islands that make up the Village Village the up make that islands the through

small species of deer found only in the keys. As As keys. the in only found deer of species small

urther south, a 20-mile trail section passes passes section trail 20-mile a south, urther F

n Big Pine Key, keep an eye out for , a a deer, key for out eye an keep Key, Pine Big n I

that was once a quarry for the Flagler Railroad. Railroad. Flagler the for quarry a once was that

reef ecosystem. ecosystem. reef

perfect place for picnics by the large lagoon lagoon large the by picnics for place perfect

(Mile Marker 35 to 0) to 35 Marker (Mile

stop and opportunity to learn about the coral the about learn to opportunity and stop

Bridge is Spanish Harbor. This rest area is a a is area rest This Harbor. Spanish is Bridge

Big Pine Key to Key West Key to Key Pine Big

Coral Reef State Park provides a nice rest rest nice a provides Park State Reef Coral

tunity. On the south side of the Bahia Honda Honda Bahia the of side south the On tunity.

Lower Keys Keys Lower

Tavernier. A side trip to John Pennekamp Pennekamp John to trip side A Tavernier.

- oppor photo and overlook scenic a provides

businesses and parks in and and Largo Key in parks and businesses

nature trail to the historic Bahia Honda bridge bridge Honda Bahia historic the to trail nature

15.5-mile multi-use trail runs by numerous numerous by runs trail multi-use 15.5-mile

some of the nicest beaches in the keys. The The keys. the in beaches nicest the of some

haded in places by tropical vegetation, a a vegetation, tropical by places in haded S

ahia Honda State Park is next and offers offers and next is Park State Honda ahia B

(Mile Marker 106.5 to 60) to 106.5 Marker (Mile

by experienced cyclists. cyclists. experienced by

Key Largo to Long Key Key Long to Largo Key

der and heavy vehicular traffic but is used often often used is but traffic vehicular heavy and der

Upper Keys Upper

- shoul five-foot narrow a has bridge This bridge.

users can travel over the iconic Seven Mile Mile Seven iconic the over travel can users

grove habitats. To access the next section, trail trail section, next the access To habitats. grove

- man and hardwood through trail

Grassy Key offers bicyclists and hikers a scenic scenic a hikers and bicyclists offers Key Grassy

ust past Curry Hammock, the rest stop at at stop rest the Hammock, Curry past ust J

popular for kayaking and kite boarding. boarding. kite and kayaking for popular

fers a recreational area along the water and is is and water the along area recreational a fers

- of park This Park. State Hammock Curry past

Upon arriving in Marathon, the trail continues continues trail the Marathon, in arriving Upon

(Mile Marker 60 to 35) to 60 Marker (Mile

Grassy Key to Spanish Harbor Key Key Harbor Spanish to Key Grassy Middle Keys Middle

Florida Keys Overseas Historic Bridges Southeast Heritage Trail Florida The 23 historic Flagler bridges form a central component of the Overseas Heritage Trail, providing opportunities for Linking Island Communities fishing, sightseeing, recreation, and historical reflection. Before the of existed, envisioned a railroad across the sea that would promote a cultural and economic connection with , the Panama Canal, and South America. By 1905 Flagler had begun construction on the Keys section of his Florida East Coast Railroad. On January 22, 1912, Henry Flagler rode the railroad to Key West where the project was heralded by the press as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The Florida Keys Ten thousand celebrants crowded the streets Overseas Heritage Trail of Key West for a weeklong celebration of this momentous occasion. The railroad transformed The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail the wilderness of the Florida Keys into an (FKOHT) is an ongoing project supported economically viable destination. Today all the by the Florida Department of Environmental remaining 23 Flagler railroad bridges have been Protection, Florida Department of listed on the National Register of Historic Places Transportation, and Monroe County. When and are managed by the Florida Department completed, this world-class, multi-use trail of Environmental Protection’s Division of will traverse the Florida Keys from Key Recreation and Parks as part of the Florida Largo to Key West. The goals of the FKOHT Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. are to link communities by providing a safe and continuous multi-use path, offer an alternative form of transportation, help mitigate congestion, promote health opportunities, and SM provide a mechanism for the preservation and Florida Department of Environmental Protection use of the 23 historic Flagler railroad bridges. Division of Recreation and Parks Educational kiosks, roadside picnic areas, Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail scenic overlooks, fishing piers, water access 3 La Croix Court, Key Largo, FL 33037 points, and bicycle and jogging paths are (305) 853-3571 available along the trail serving both residents FloridaStateParks.org/floridakeys National Gold Medal Winner and visitors to the Florida Keys. Updated 04/18 Florida State Parks - “America’s First Three-Time Winner” US Key to Map: Map is not to scale TO MM SOU Eisting Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail TO K LGO or Alternate Path

Dagny Johnson oat Ramp U.S. Highway Key Largo Hammock

Chamber of Commerce Botanical State Park Trailhead or Rest Area Information Center

Historic ridge-Fishing Mangroves MM 105 ridge open but gapped Islands Key Largo

Pedestrianike ridge closed MM Mile Marker Adams Waterway visitors must seek alternate route Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks John Pennekamp Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Office (3) 3-3 State Park MM 100 FloridaStateParks.orgFloridaKeys Friendship Largo Community Park Florida Keys Community of Key Largo FLO B MM 95 Overseas Heritage Trail Sunset Park

Town of Tavernier

MM 90 Tavernier Creek

Founders Park Fossil Reef Geological State Park TLT O MM 85 Snake Creek Long Key Historic ridge TO UPP Whale Harbor Channel Islamorada, Village of Islands KS GULF OF MO Toms Harbor Cut Historic ridge Wayside Rest Area Toms Harbor Channel Historic ridge MM 80 Botanical State Park Relief Channel Grassy Key MM 60 Keys Tea Table Channel Grassy Key Rest Area Indian Key Channel Vaca Cut with pedestrian walk Lignumvitae Key Channel MM 75 Indian Key Historic State Park Channel Two Historic ridge City of Marathon MM 55 Channel Five Historic ridge ig Pine Key Hammock Park MM 70 San Pedro Underwater Knight’s Key Rest Area Archaeological Preserve Historic Museum MM 50 GULF OF MO City of Layton State Park Historic Seven Mile MM 45 City of Key Colony Beach MM 65 Cudjoe Key ridge Long Key State Park Spanish Seven Mile ridge TO LOW Harbor MM 40 KS Rest Long Key Historic ridge MM 30 Area Veterans Park MM 20 MM 25 MM 35 Little DuckMissouri Historic ridge Marathon Community Park MissouriOhio Historic ridge Mile Marker - (Upper Keys) Ohioahia Honda Historic ridge Bahia Honda State Park Historic ridges 2- Ramrod ahia Honda Historic ridge Kemp Channel Key Historic ridge Spanish Harbor Historic ridge and oat Ramp Mile Marker - (Lower Keys) MM 15 TLT O oca Chica ridge Underpass Niles Channel Historic ridge South Pine Channel ig Coppitt Key Historic ridge Key West Botanical Garden MM 10 Lower Sugarloaf Key Historic ridge ow Channel Historic ridge MM 5 Park Channel Historic ridge ayview Park ay Point Park Saddlebunch Rest Area Shark Channel Historic ridge MM 0 City of Rockland Channel Historic ridge Key West oca Chica Key Fort Zachary Taylor Higgs each State Park Note: The Overseas Heritage Trail is still in development, therefore the information shown here may have changed since this map was printed. Revised 03/29/2018