The Fakahatchee Grind is an off-road route encompassing the areas of Big Cypress, Picayune, and Fakahatchee Strand.
About this event
The Fakahatchee Grind is an opportunity to ride your Gravel bike or mountain bike through one of the most diverse and unique ecosystems in the state. The chance of you seeing a panther on this ride is in your favor.
The onset of the pandemic has really changed the event and its been difficult to get the new park manager involved in getting a permitted event with sag stops going. So this year, I want to put on the event at no charge (donations appreciated) to show them how many people are interested and love riding in this area.
This will be the Eighth Running of the Fakahatchee grind, and in honor of this momentous occasion, we are offering 3 different routes to choose from.
The Full Grind, nearly 90 miles of amazing gravel grinding, through Fakahatchee, Big Cypress, and Picayune
The Half Grind, at around 50 or so miles this ride takes you through Big Cypress and Fakahatchee but leaves out the PIcayune to keep it short.
The Faka Baka, is a backcountry loop showing you the inner guts of the Fakahatchee Strand. This is not a gravel grind, mountain bikes with fat tires are seriously recommended.
The ride starts at the Fakahatchee event field (the next left turn past the park visitor center entrance).
The riding promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience.
Once riders register you will get access to a google drive folder with the route information.
Join the fun.
Please remember to pay your entry fee to the park before starting your ride,
Follow this link to pay for a day pass.