Long Key Side Track

Long Key Side Track is a quiet, off-the-main-road discovery in the Florida Keys — a remnant of the old Florida East Coast Railway that once carried Flagler's trains through the island chain toward Key West. For those who enjoy exploring the lesser-known historical layers of the Keys, side tracks and railroad remnants like this one offer a tangible connection to the era that shaped modern South Florida. Long Key State Park is nearby and provides a broader context for the area's natural and historical significance. Combining a stop at the Side Track with time in the park makes for a genuinely enriching afternoon in the Middle Keys.