Welcome to Silver Key Beach, Florida
Silver Key is a 64 acre preserve that was bought in 1994 by the city of Sanibel along with the Florida's Communities Trust Preservation 2000 Program. The pristine beaches and coastal scrub habitat has been preserved in order to maintain and protect endangered natural environments as well as animals of the Florida fauna.
Silver Key Beach is especially untouched and void of people – no wonder, as it would take you 30 minutes to hike to this part of the coast. There is no other way to get to Silver way except for walking or bicycling. There are two different paths to choose from:
The first path starting point is from Blind Pass Beach which is approximately 0.6 miles and about 15 to 20 minutes to Silver Key depending on how fast/slow you walk (or bicycle). This path is also very easy with no barriers, no tree trunks in the way.
The second one is from Bowman's beach, approximately 1.5 miles away and about 45 - 50 minutes, depending on how fast you walk. Although this route is much longer and filled with obstacles than the first, it is also the most rewarding visually and explorative.
Some of the recreational activities that can be done at Silver Key Preserve include: Hiking, Picnicking, Observation of Wild life, Photography, Shelling, Diving, Snorkeling, Paddle boarding or Skim boarding.
The unpopulated island Silver Key is home to a variety of birds such as snowy plovers and least terns, sea turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes and the list goes on.
If you are into shelling then definitely you can find the most beautiful shells during your walk to Silver key in Sanibel Island, mainly because the area is pretty remote and not known by many locals and visitors so shells just pile up on top of each other even creating a sea shell wall which is a combination of sand and seashells.
There are no facilities at Silver Key Preserve, that means no restrooms and no trash bins so it is best that you bring a plastic bag with you.
Pets are welcome on the Silver Key preserve but asked to be kept on the leash for the protection of the animal and wildlife inhabiting the area.
Silver Key Trail to Bowman’s Parking Lot is wonderful to spend time outdoors. Whether you are looking to explore a new part of Florida, are seeking a place to stretch your legs a bit or are planning an excursion on a Trail rated as easy, Silver Key Trail to Bowman’s Parking Lot has plenty to offer.
Silver Key Beach is especially untouched and void of people – no wonder, as it would take you 30 minutes to hike to this part of the coast. There is no other way to get to Silver way except for walking or bicycling. There are two different paths to choose from:
The first path starting point is from Blind Pass Beach which is approximately 0.6 miles and about 15 to 20 minutes to Silver Key depending on how fast/slow you walk (or bicycle). This path is also very easy with no barriers, no tree trunks in the way.
The second one is from Bowman's beach, approximately 1.5 miles away and about 45 - 50 minutes, depending on how fast you walk. Although this route is much longer and filled with obstacles than the first, it is also the most rewarding visually and explorative.
Some of the recreational activities that can be done at Silver Key Preserve include: Hiking, Picnicking, Observation of Wild life, Photography, Shelling, Diving, Snorkeling, Paddle boarding or Skim boarding.
The unpopulated island Silver Key is home to a variety of birds such as snowy plovers and least terns, sea turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes and the list goes on.
If you are into shelling then definitely you can find the most beautiful shells during your walk to Silver key in Sanibel Island, mainly because the area is pretty remote and not known by many locals and visitors so shells just pile up on top of each other even creating a sea shell wall which is a combination of sand and seashells.
There are no facilities at Silver Key Preserve, that means no restrooms and no trash bins so it is best that you bring a plastic bag with you.
Pets are welcome on the Silver Key preserve but asked to be kept on the leash for the protection of the animal and wildlife inhabiting the area.
Silver Key Trail to Bowman’s Parking Lot is wonderful to spend time outdoors. Whether you are looking to explore a new part of Florida, are seeking a place to stretch your legs a bit or are planning an excursion on a Trail rated as easy, Silver Key Trail to Bowman’s Parking Lot has plenty to offer.
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E-mail us at: gabriela@mysunnyflorida.com
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