Gulf Overlook – Shelby Lakes Trail loop from Palm Plaza

Gulf Overlook – Shelby Lakes Trail loop from Palm Plaza

Easy

3.4

(12)

riders

Gulf Overlook – Shelby Lakes Trail loop from Palm Plaza

01:39

33.4km

30m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.36 km

Gulf Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Elevated platform that provides a great view of Gulf State Park and the Gulf of Mexico in the distance.

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12.3 km

Shelby Lakes Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great trail that runs next to Shelby Lakes. It is perfect for biking or walking and gives amazing views of the lake.

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29.3 km

Hidden Lake

Highlight • Lake

Whether you seek solitude or a quiet retreat, Hidden Lake at Gulf State Park is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. While not as well-known as its larger counterparts, …

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33.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

6.68 km

366 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

11.1 km

792 m

327 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Thursday 12 November

25°C

14°C

16 %

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