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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
January 13, 2011
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Motorcycle Type : Other
Took this route 01/08/2011 and the same route back 10/09/2011. Ride through the everglade area was great. Panther crossing area, never did see any Panthers. Large alligators in the canals. Highway 1 to Key West was busy with weekender. Took 8 hours one way from Naples to Key West. The 7 mile bridge is a big attractions to inlanders. Key West is a great town, lots to do in the downtown area. Would do again. Trailers from Atlanta to Naples. No helmet laws. You are really "in the wind" without a helmet. Lot of straight sections and 45 mph.
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Guest
February 28, 2008
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
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.
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Guest
March 23, 2011
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Rode Englewood to Key West solo March 2011. Stayed overnite at Sea Dell in Marathon. Clean, quiet, with polite help and a nice little pool. When I got to Key West and saw the traffic, I touched my foot on the ground and turned around and headed back north. Too much traffic! Kinda cool looking at the 7 mile bridge I traveled 40 years ago as I rolled down the new one. I came down I-75 to SR29 south to 41 to avoid the Naples traffic. I saw a lot of bikers. Total trip over 700 miles. My first trip on new Harley that has 1,000 miles. 1,00 mile checkup at Naples HD while on the way. Great dealership!
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