Famous "Southernmost Point"
landmark
in Key West FL
State:
Florida
Submitted
By: Richard S.
Date Submitted: Jul 03
Motorcycle Type: 2002 Suzuki Bandit
Motorcycle Road Length: 200 Miles
Sunset along the Keys
Motorcycle
Road Scenery:
Don't
expect a technical challenge, this ain' t Deals Gap. This
ride is about scenery and wildlife. On the plus side, there's
lots of opportunity for spirited throttle twisting in reasonable
safety on the Tamiami Trail from Naples to Homestead. Watch
for gators, snakes, and turtles. From Key Largo to Key West,
it's all about the water. Parts of this stretch will take
your breath away, and the relaxed pace along the straight
road provides ample Zen. Once in Key West, it gets crowded
and corny. Check out the southernmost spot in the USA and
high-tail it out of there. The return trip is just as nice!
Animal wildlife and an airboat along the route
Motorcycle
Road Quality:
Florida's
roads are usually in excellent due to the warm weather and
the tourist industry which provides lots of tax dollars
to keep the roads nice.
Amenities along the Naples to Key West Run
Motorcycle
Roadside Amenities:
Be
sure to gas up in Naples, as it can be a long walk to
gas on the Tamiami Trail. You'll pass the Everglades
National Park when you get near Homestead ... the
park is open year round and offers a lot of things to
do and learn about! Once past Homestead, you'll find plenty
of cheesy tourist traps and excellent seafood along the
way as the Keys have some of the most attractive tourist
options in all of Florida.
Photo contributed in Jan 10
Photo contributed in Jan 10
Directions:
Start
your drive in Naples
Florida. Once there, it's easy to find 41 (AKA Tamiami
Trial). Take 997 south to AVOID MIAMI (if you don't like
traffic). Keep a look out for the signs lead to Key
Largo and once you get on route 1 you are home free all
the way to Key West!!! However, getting lost on this trip
could only be a good thing, unless you head to Miami on
your way back like I did once! Ugh.
Additional
Information:
-
View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo
weather.
- Everglades National
Forest website.
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Brad - 2007 Triumph
Posted 919 days ago
Going west on hwy 41 is better because you will see the gators in the creek on the north side of the road. Lots of places to stop and view nature, stop at the Oasis visitor center. STOP AT THE IRON RHINO SALOON just south of Naples before you start the nature ride on hwy 41. Ask for a "little beer", local special. Everglades Safari Park is the best spot for airboat rides, plus you get an educational alligator show, plus a zoo full of alligators. FYI, the restaurant on site is worthless.
If you like seafood check out the City Seafood Cafe in Everglades City or Joni's Crab Shack on 41 in Chokoloskee. If you're near Marco Island on a Sunday during "the season" check out Stan's on Goodland. They have a big party on Sundays and lots of bikes there.
After you hit US1 heading down, after you get to the end of 'civilization', take Card Sound Road. Stop at Alabama Jacks on the right for some great conch fritters and a cold beverage. Then head south through the toll plaza. This road will end at US 1. You can head south from there to Key West.
This user rated the route: 10 out of 10
Posted 250 days ago
I been routing a map coming from Tenn. and saw this and want to say thanks this have change one route for me rather be return or arrival, I still a taking A1A... Cause this trip is about the coastal ride..
Again thanks.
This user rated the route: 8 out of 10
Posted 419 days ago
I rode this route in the other direction (KW to Naples) in April, '09. Yes, the scenery and amenities are great but I can't rank roads this flat/straight and crowded very highly as motorcycle roads, regardless of their physical condition. The traffic was horrendous and the crush of people eventually sent me packing - beautiful and unique region, just the same.
This user rated the route: 4 out of 10
Posted 46 days ago
I strongly suggest avoiding Alabama Jack's on weekends-too many drunk riders. If you find yourself near there, stay away from the 'group' riders as they're 'packed together' in hopes of not being stopped, and have had more than their share of accidents.
