Abandoned Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Grade (Powerline Road)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

If you park at one of the gates along State Route 72, you must first get a parking pass from the main ranger station. Hours and fees can be found here: floridastateparks.org/parks…

Opened in August 1927, this Atlantic Coast Line railroad segment mainly transported timber, agricultural products and livestock. Eventually, the route allowed Pullman sleeping cars from several premium ACL trains to pass from Tampa through to Ft. Myers and Naples.

Following the end of World War II, falloff in business cut rail traffic and by 1949, the ACL had eliminated most of this Sarasota to Southfort extension.

Like all the backcountry roads/trails in the park, some sections are hardpacked and grassed-over; others are sandy, muddy and/or dug up by feral pigs. Often flooded in summer. Wide tires recommended.

Most of the roads are in very remote areas of the park. There is very little protection from the sun or inclement weather, and offer no access to drinkable water. Come prepared.