Biking Sanibel Island Trails: An Excellent Summer Activity
If you’re looking for things to do during your stay at Kingfisher Vacations, consider spending a sunny summer afternoon biking Sanibel Island. Not only is biking an excellent source of exercise, but it’s also a fantastic way to sightsee. There are plenty of Sanibel and Captiva Island rentals from which to choose, so there are bound to be bikes available near you.
Sanibel & Captiva Island Rentals
There are several opportunities to rent a bike scattered across the Sanibel and Captiva Islands. We’ve accumulated a list of popular rental locations across the island.
After you’ve settled on the service that best suits your needs, strap on a helmet, and cycle away on a beautifully manicured Sanibel bike trail.
Biking Sanibel Island Trails
There are so many fantastic Sanibel Island bike trails from which to choose. Pedal your way through wetlands on the Sanibel Slough Trail by the Nature Center. You might even meet a river otter along the way.
Make your way to the Periwinkle Preserve, a direct result of Hurricane Charlie’s eradication of the Australian pine. Since then, over 5000 trees and shrubs have been planted to create seven-acres of a tropical hardwood hammock. Listen carefully while you’re biking this Sanibel Island trail. You may hear a few migrating birds singing a merry tune.
A hidden gem of a trail awaits you just across the Sanibel Causeway. Here, you’ll find two trails that connect Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Biking this Sanibel Island trail provides sights you’d never see otherwise, including one of Sanibel’s first homesteads. Keep a lookout for wildlife like egrets, herons, eagles, storks, alligators, river otters, and bobcats. Regardless of which trail you choose, you’re sure to see some fantastic sights.
Biking Sanibel Island: An Excellent Kingfisher Outing
When you’re sitting in your Kingfisher Vacations’ rental wondering about things to do in Captiva and Sanibel, keep in mind that biking is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy—especially on our islands’ carefully manicured trails. Explore the variety of landscapes across Captiva and Sanibel, see animals that you’d never spot back home, and make memories that will last a lifetime. For more information on the local bike scene, feel free to contact us at any time. We’re here to help.