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Ormond Scenic Loop

Ormond Beach, FL

A canopy-road and coastal loop north of Daytona.

34Miles
The Ormond Scenic Loop is a 34-mile lap through preserves and river corridors north of Ormond Beach, running John Anderson Drive along the Tomoka and Halifax Rivers before circling back on Old Dixie Highway and Highbridge Road. Tomoka State Park sits near the start, oak canopy overhead, then marsh and scrub toward the coast. The riding matches the name: tight S-curves follow the Knox Memorial Bridge, and a gentler left-hand bend follows the Tomoka State Park boundary. Surface is smooth two-lane throughout, oak canopy shading long sections. Sunday traffic from local riders and cyclists runs heavier than weekday mornings. Most locals ride it counterclockwise from Granada Boulevard (SR 40), stopping at the Fairchild Oak in Bulow Creek State Park, estimated 400 to 600 years old. Pair the loop with the A1A Coastal Run toward Flagler Beach — Granada Boulevard is the hinge between the two.
  1. Ormond Beach, FLStart
  2. Tomoka State Park
  3. Fairchild Oak
  4. Bulow Plantation Ruins
  5. Dummett Sugar Mill Ruins
  6. The Casements

The Ride

The route features winding and twisting roads with tight S-curves after crossing the Knox Memorial Bridge and a gentle left-bending curve following Tomoka State Park.

Rider Stops Near This Route

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Common Questions

How long does the Ormond Scenic Loop take to ride?

Covering the 34-mile loop at a relaxed pace with a stop or two runs about 1.5 to 2 hours; riding straight through without stops takes less.

How technical are the curves?

The tightest section is the run of S-curves right after the Knox Memorial Bridge; the rest of the loop is gentler, including a long left-hand bend past Tomoka State Park.

What's the best time to ride it?

Weekday mornings avoid the Sunday rider and cyclist traffic that builds on the loop; the oak canopy keeps much of the route shaded even in midday heat.

Where can I fuel up?

Ormond Beach at the start and end of the loop has fuel; there's no gas station out on the loop itself.

What's worth stopping for along the way?

The Fairchild Oak in Bulow Creek State Park, estimated at 400 to 600 years old, and the Bulow Plantation Ruins a short detour off the main loop.

What should I pair this ride with?

The A1A Coastal Run north from Granada Boulevard toward Flagler Beach swaps the canopy for open ocean on the same day.

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