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4.19 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.19
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jun 30, 2003

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dhornick
August 16, 2012
We just made this ride as part of a 3626 mile 15…
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F4iGuy
June 18, 2013
As a local of South Florida, i have done this…
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Written 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.

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 Update contributed by hitekhillbilly (March 2013): Once you meander your way through south Florida traffic, and get into Florida City, its around 20 miles of mangroves, then all the way from Key Largo to Key West, awesome views with the Atlantic Ocean on one side, and the Gulf of Mexico on the other.

Drive Enjoyment

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.

Tourism Opportunities

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.

Motorcycle Road Additional info

- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather . - Everglades National Forest website.
 

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Guest
July 18, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
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.
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Guest
June 18, 2012
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
This is my favorite road in the US..so far. I ride from Atlanta to Key West every year. I pickup the Overseas Highway in Homested. To avoid the heat, I take the trip in December. To avoide the traffic, I ride out to Key West during the week. Make sure to stop at some of the roadside restaurants along the way. They add to the charm of the ride. If you let the locals help you get into the ZEN of the keys and find yourself still out there Sunday morning, no worries. Grab a Waffle House breakfast and head North at 7 or 8am. Trust me, you will have an empty road all the way to the REAL world.
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April 5, 2011
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
I love this route, it was my 1st solo ride in 2002. I have made this trip several times since. I could do the 7 mile bridge all day. The views are great, kick back and enjoy. Note the Keys do not like loud pipes so ride quiet.
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