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a rich array of wildlife, cruise off the main<br />
drag to the Doris Leeper Spruce Creek<br />
Preserve. This vast 1,637-acre park has<br />
miles of well-marked mountain biking trails<br />
to scout various estuary species and a shell<br />
midden. The pile of shells was constructed<br />
over 1,000 years ago by indigenous peoples<br />
of the St. John’s culture.<br />
For a more family-friendly path better suited<br />
to tiny feet, hike over to Eldora Hammock<br />
Trail. The 1/2-mile route is a shaded<br />
hammock area perfect for running, playing,<br />
and maybe even spotting an armadillo.<br />
Casual bike riders and serious cyclists<br />
alike will find something to appreciate in<br />
the East Central Regional Rail Trail, the<br />
most extended rail-to-trail path in the state.<br />
This 52-mile ride connects Volusia (home of<br />
New Smyrna Beach) with Brevard County.<br />
Close out your walk or ride with a visit to<br />
Smyrna Dunes Park. Located on the tip of<br />
an inlet, this handicap accessible spot for<br />
visitors and locals provides sweeping views<br />
and close encounters with shorebirds and<br />
gopher tortoises.<br />
When it’s time to pedal home to a hotel or<br />
Airbnb, you’ll find an equally walkable and<br />
bikeable community to greet you and reward<br />
you with stunning coastal views and some of<br />
the best seafood in the country.<br />
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