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Bowman's Beach – Mangrove Overlook Deck loop from Silver Key

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Bowman's Beach – Mangrove Overlook Deck loop from Silver Key

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Bowman's Beach – Mangrove Overlook Deck loop from Silver Key

03:43

14.8km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Parking

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491 m

Bowman's Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sanibel's award-winning Bowman's Beach

Several miles of secluded white sand beach with plenty of room to play, relax or collect shells. USA News Travel recognizes Bowman's Beach as one of …

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6.00 km

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Visitor & Education Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated on the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel, it is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the US. Renowned for its birdwatching opportunities, with over 200 species of …

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7.12 km

Viewpoint on Wildlife Drive, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This observation deck is a great viewpoint along 'Wildlife Drive', a one-way paved road through 'J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge' with a 15 MPH speed limit. The refuge is …

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7.79 km

Mangrove Overlook Deck

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a super good overlook with vistas out over the park and lagoon complete with a small bike park stand. The overlook is on 'Wildlife Drive', a one-way paved …

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8.05 km

J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

9.56 km

Observation Tower at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Viewpoint

There's a two-level watchtower here which provides great views over park.

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12.3 km

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Natural Monument

The "Ding Darling", as it is often simply called, is a beautiful place for a bike ride on Sanibel. The one-way street has a low speed limit, so as a …

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14.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.90 km

1.85 km

1.71 km

1.36 km

Surfaces

8.97 km

2.90 km

1.29 km

700 m

670 m

297 m

Elevation

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Friday 17 July

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Bowman's Beach – Mangrove Overlook Deck loop from Silver Key

Bowman's Beach

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Visitor & Education Center

Viewpoint on Wildlife Drive, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Mangrove Overlook Deck

J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Observation Tower at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

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