Along Rickenbacker Trail, you’ll find picnic areas, coastal dunes, and even an amusement center at Crandon Park, which sits at the northern end of the trail, and attracts visitors for snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking. On the southern end of the trail stands the historical Cape Florida Lighthouse, while Bill Baggs Cape State Park includes one of the more low-key beaches along the path. Some guided city tours include a stop at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, where you can snag photos of the Miami skyline.
If you’re biking the trail, there’s an option that adds about four miles (6.4 kilometers) to your ride if you turn at Virginia Key’s Arthur Lamb Road. For a really adventurous route, the trail combines with Commodore Trail, Old Cutler Trail, and Biscayne Trail for a ride totaling around 27 miles (43 kilometers).