Shark Valley Tram Road (Everglades National Park)

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Has anybody ever trained on this road? Is it good for road cycling?

Thanks.

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Have not ridden it but its great for bird photography.The times i have been it seems deserted,they have tram cars going down but not many,and few people walk down to far.

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Never tried that road. But, I have ridden on the road that goes to Flamingo. It’s about 70 mi r/t. Road is a bit rough, but it is a nice ride. Watch out for gators.

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I too have never done Shark Valley but I have also done the road to Flamingo.

Once you climb up over the pass towards Flamingo (it rises to 3’ above sea level) it is pretty flat. The road is a bit rough and you can get some good winds. But in 70 miles I passed 8 cars and saw some very cool wildlife.

I would bet Shark Velly has a similar quality, but shorter road.

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Can you get a good workout on a road bike doing the road for 3 or 4 loops? Do you have to go slow because the road is narrow?