Tamiami Trail — Everglades (US-41)
The Everglades section of US-41 (the Tamiami Trail) runs approximately 100 miles from Naples east to Miami through the Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park buffer. Opened in 1928 after 13 years of construction, it is a two-lane road and National Scenic Byway designated for its unique environment. The scenery is the draw: wide-open sawgrass prairie, cypress domes, alligators sunning on canal banks, and almost no development for 50 miles through the Miccosukee section west of Florida City. Contrast to I-75 (Alligator Alley) is stark — same distance, entirely different character. Miccosukee Indian Village and Shark Valley (Everglades NP) are notable stops.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
RaceTrac
Convenient fuel stop at the western trailhead before heading into the long Everglades stretch.
Coopertown Airboat
A classic Everglades roadside stop where airboat tours offer a close look at the sawgrass marshes and wildlife along US-41.
Trail Center
Small community outpost deep in the Everglades providing a natural landmark and rest point along the remote midsection of the route.
Chop's City Grill
Well-regarded Naples dining spot on Fifth Avenue, a fitting stop as the route transitions from rural swamp to coastal city.
Yoyito Cafeteria
Local Cuban cafeteria near the Miami end of the trail, reflecting the cultural shift as the route enters the urban west side of the city.
Ride your own ride — times are rider-logged & GPS-traced, never a race on public roads.
Shot by the riders who've run it.
Riders upload photos to their profile and tag the road or stop — tagged shots show up here automatically.
