Fort Myers and its islands, beaches and neighborhoods are home to over 90-miles of biking trails and over 40 parks that biking fanatics at all levels can enjoy. With Sanibel Island designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists and holding over 25 miles of easily accessible bike paths, cyclists can rejoice in a destination built for bikers with clearly labeled bike lanes, ample rental outfitters and beautiful dedicated trails.
Travelers looking to explore Sanibel Island by biking can take advantage of the many trails available on the island. Some of those trails include:
- J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge: Home to two beautiful bike trails that give riders access to all of the native wildlife in the preserve and breathtaking waterfront views, the Cross-Dike Trail and Wulfert Keys Trail both are accessible for bikers, and are a great option for a beginner looking for a shorter ride.
- Wildlife Drive Road: The 4-mile one-way loop around J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a popular trail for bikers who are looking for a more advanced ride with outstanding views of the local flora and fauna. Along the way, guests can ride or hike into the refuge on short trails or climb the bird observation tower.
- Rabbit Road Trail: This quiet, one-mile bike path that runs behind homes and along a canal on Sanibel island. For travelers looking to go on an early morning ride, guests will likely spot small gray marsh rabbits which gives the road its name, as well as wading herons and alligators that are native to the region.
- Sanibel Causeway: A popular destination for locals to enjoy the beaches, and recently reopened in May 2025 after the devastation of Hurricane Ian. Bikers can ride over the Sanibel Causeway Bridge which has clearly marked bike paths to glistening ocean views on their way to the beach.
Whether travelers plan to travel with their own bike, or pick up a rental, the destination has a variety of bike shops that offer all types of rentals, from beach cruisers, mountain bikes, tandem bikes, electric bikes and more. Billy’s Rentals or Finnimore’s Bike and Beach Rentals on Sanibel island, Bike Bistro on Fort Myers and Cape Coral Cycling on Cape Coral are just a few of the many rental shops throughout the Fort Myers area that cater to riders of all interests and all levels.
