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Family Bike Trails Across South Dade

South Dade is flat and sunny, which makes it ideal for family bike rides. From a banyan-shaded coastal trail to a former busway turned greenway, here are four routes families use.

By Nanci Gilbert, PA September 28, 2026
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South Dade is flat and sunny, which makes it ideal for family bike rides. From a banyan-shaded coastal trail to a former busway turned greenway, there are paved, car-free routes where children can ride without traffic. Here are four that families actually use.

Old Cutler Trail

The Old Cutler Trail runs about eleven to thirteen miles of paved, nearly flat path from Coral Gables south through Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay, shaded by banyan trees and passing Matheson Hammock Park and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. It is a gentle, scenic ride for all ages.

South Dade Trail

The South Dade Trail follows the old Metrorail busway corridor for about twenty-one miles from Dadeland south through Cutler Bay, Homestead, and Florida City. Flat and car-free, it is a dependable route for a longer family ride.

Black Creek Trail

Black Creek Trail runs about six miles of paved path from Southwest 176th Street to Black Point Park and Marina, a favorite for families because it is short, flat, and ends near the water.

Biscayne-Everglades Greenway

The Biscayne-Everglades Greenway is Homestead's new link toward the two national parks, with its first paved section open for family rides from Harris Field Park. The remaining sections are dirt, so the paved portion is the place to start.

A few tips

Ride in the morning before the heat builds, bring water, and check tires before you go. On the longer trails, pick a turn-around point rather than a full route. With a little planning, South Florida sunshine is part of the fun.

Nanci Gilbert, PA is a South Florida realtor who guides growing families, sellers, and buyers across Miami-Dade and Broward. Questions about this topic? She answers every message within one business day.