The Turtle Hospital – Old 7-Mile-Bridge 🚴 🏃 🛼 loop from Marathon

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The Turtle Hospital – Old 7-Mile-Bridge 🚴 🏃 🛼 loop from Marathon

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5,427

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The Turtle Hospital – Old 7-Mile-Bridge 🚴 🏃 🛼 loop from Marathon

01:24

5.54km

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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349 m

The Turtle Hospital

Highlight • Structure

The hospital is worth seeing. At the same time, your entrance fee supports the great rescue operations for injured sea turtles.

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2.36 km

Shady spots by the sea

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Just before the 7-Mile Bridge, cyclists and hikers will find a few shady spots under the mangroves right by the water to cool off and refresh themselves.

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2.68 km

Picnic area at the Old 7 Mile Bridge

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On the north side of the Old 7 Mile Bridge, there's a picnic area with two covered shelters. Fishing is also possible here. There's a parking lot. It's also ideal for continuing on to the Lower Keys.

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2.82 km

Old 7-Mile-Bridge 🚴 🏃 🛼

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The Old Seven Mile Bridge is one of the most famous structures in the Florida Keys. It was originally built in the early 20th century as part of the famous …

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5.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

710 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

633 m