Destination trails: Cape Haze / Gasparilla Island

These trails in the Cape Haze, FL area are part of an ongoing series of “destination trails” across Florida. 

Destination trails are like destination wedding venues - people want their family and friends to enjoy a special experience.  The destination trails chosen by “The ibis Flyer” are those trails that rise to the level of being worth traveling to for the cycling experience.  Most are in Florida; some in nearby states.

For more destination trails visit the “The ibis Flyer” blog site.  We also post these destination trails on our website ibisrides.com.  Click on “Routes | Trails” on ibisrides.com for hundreds of cycling routes throughout Florida.

Cape Haze Pioneer Trail

This is an 8.5 mile tree-lined, paved trail running parallel to County Road 771/Gasparilla Road on the Cape Haze peninsula east of Englewood.

At the northern trailhead park in the outer parking lot of Publix on the north end of the trail.  Restrooms are available on either end of the trail.