Marco Island Trails offer a mix of walking paths, biking routes, and paddling access points that help you explore the island in an easy, scenic way. As a newly designated Florida Trail Town, the island highlights its shared-use paths, unpaved preserves, and waterfront corridors. This guide introduces the main trail types available and where to start your outing.

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Walking Trails

Marco Island’s walking trails focus on shared-use paths and two small but scenic unpaved preserves. These routes work well for short outings, wildlife viewing, and connecting to nearby parks.

The Marco Island Nature Preserve & Bird Sanctuary offers a .34-mile unpaved loop surrounded by native plants and bird habitat. Otter Mound Preserve adds another .1-mile unpaved trail under thick tree cover. Both are maintained by the city and include benches, shaded sections, and interpretive signage .

For paved walking, Winterberry Drive and N Collier Boulevard feature multi-purpose trails ideal for relaxed strolls and easy navigation. Wayfinding signage around town helps you reach parks, neighborhoods, and nearby attractions like the Marco Island Historical Museum and the Center for the Arts.

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Biking Paths

Marco Island biking trails are built around the island’s network of bike lanes and shared-use paths. The city maintains wide sidewalks, crosswalks, and well-lit corridors that keep cycling straightforward for visitors.

Bike lanes run along several main roads, and rental shops around the island offer maps with recommended routes and safety guidance. Public Works maintains the paved paths, and the city has expanded education efforts around e-bike rules and helmet use.

If you want a longer ride, the future Marco Island Loop Corridor project will connect the island to the Florida Heartland Regional Trail and eventually to US 41, creating a broader regional link for cyclists.

Download a Copy of the Bicycle Paths for 2024

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Paddling Trails

Marco Island paddling trails are among the easiest ways to reach mangroves, backwaters, and the Ten Thousand Islands. The Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail runs adjacent to the island and offers multiple access points for kayaks and paddleboards.

Launch at Goodland Boat Park for a direct path into the Ten Thousand Islands. Tigertail Beach provides another access point with calm, protected water on the inland side. Caxambas Park is the third option, offering access to open water and nearby islands. All three are managed public facilities with parking and basic amenities.

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Planning Your Trail Day

Marco Island Trails are linked by clear signage, accessible parks, and areas with restrooms, water fountains, and benches. Many routes connect to major attractions, so you can move from a nature preserve walk to a beach visit or a stop at the museum. If you’re flying in, check Airports & getting here to simplify your arrival.