Old Culter Trail

Located in Matheson Hammock Park is the Old Cutler Trail. It is an easy out and back trail of 41.7 kilometers or 25.91 miles, offering scenic views, and glimpses of South Florida’s iconic mansions. The Old Cutler Trail follows the historic Old Cutler Road and cuts through residential areas lining the original wilderness path and wagon route, dating back to the mid-1800s. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and road biking. Dogs are also allowed at the park/trail but must be kept on a leash. Matheson Hammock Park surrounds the north and western ends of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.

The Old Cutler Trail parallels one of the most magnificent roads in South Florida — Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables, which is lined with giant sprawling banyan trees and some of Florida’s most spectacular historic mansions. The homes are landscaped like tropical gardens, which is appropriate because there are two outstanding public gardens along this bike trail. For Miami-area bicyclists, it offers a safe, mostly shaded, scenic ride that takes you by a cluster of places that make Miami, well, Miami.

Location: Matheson Hammock Park

Length: 41.7 kilometers (25.91 miles) out and back
Distance: 30 minutes by road from Miami Downtown
Entrance fees: $5.00 per car

Website: www.floridarambler.com