Loop Road Scenic Drive, located in Ochopee, Florida, offers a unique opportunity to explore the real beauty of Big Cypress National Preserve. This tourist …
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Nov 14, 2024
I visited the loop road while traveling from Napes to Miami on the Tamiami trial. We saw gators and other wildlife throughout the trail. Midway through the trail we saw the gas station of the Pine …Full review by Tip714
Apr 21, 2024
We did the loop road, and it was great. It's nature, so nothing is guaranteed. A paved and mostly unpaved road off the highway brings you up close to nature. The waters next to the road were litter…Full review by David M
Mar 26, 2024
This is an interesting 24 mile ride. Note -- if you enter from the west, the first few miles of the road are in terrible condition. The potholes are huge and there are lots of them. We almost gave up…Full review by lindasN6868OQ
Yes, it is a public (county?) maintained gravel road although it does get pretty dusty if vehicle are driving fast. You can find it on google maps and I would recommend going in the East …
Yes, it is a public (county?) maintained gravel road although it does get pretty dusty if vehicle are driving fast. You can find it on google maps and I would recommend going in the East end just west of Shark Valley. Google Loop Road Ochopee FL.
On google maps, it looks like the road is closed about 2 miles in (near the Monroe Station entrance to Loop Road). Is it open now? I know it's dusty and bumpy. I was there about 5 years ago.
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was open in January - very difficult to find.....ask for map at Ranger Station
What restaurants are in the vicinity? We will not have a vehicle.
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You need a vehicle or bring your own food but that may temp the gators. There are a couple places run by the Miccosukee Indians along hwy 41 but I have never eaten at any.