Anchored by two former railroad right-of-ways that once met in Oviedo, the Cross Seminole Trail is a backbone for access to parks and trails across the county.
However, there is a gap between the two parts of the trail that radiate out of Oviedo, and no single trailhead for both to use. So we explain each segment independently.
Cyclists can connect them on sidewalks or bike lanes in Oveido, but most casual users just ride on one or the other. Both see a fair amount of use from locals who live along these trails.
Running from downtown Oviedo to the technology corridor along Interstate 4 in Lake Mary, the northern segment is also the corridor for the Florida National Scenic Trail through this region.
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Cross Seminole Trail Segments
These are the two major segments of the Cross Seminole Trail. We describe each using Oviedo as a starting point.
Cross Seminole Trail North
Connecting to the Seminole Wekiva Trail at its north end, this 16.7 mile corridor between Oviedo and Lake Mary is part of the Florida National Scenic Trail
Cross Seminole Trail West
Connecting to the Cady Way Trail, the western leg of the Cross Seminole Trail enables cyclists to ride from Oviedo into Orlando
Trail Map
Full route of the Cross Seminole Trail in red. Connecting trails in blue.Parks along the Cross Seminole Trail
These are parks that the Cross Seminole Trail passes through
Spring Hammock Preserve
Protecting more than 1,500 acres along Lake Jesup, Spring Hammock Preserve is home to some of Florida’s oldest and largest cypress trees
Big Tree Park
While the iconic Senator is no more, Big Tree Park continues to fascinate visitors with its enormous cypress trees, including Lady Liberty. The park provides access to the Cross Seminole Trail.
Videos
Our videos from the Cross Seminole Trail and from parks along its corridor
Related Articles
These articles cover rides and walks along the Cross Seminole Trail as well as stories about parks and events along the trail.
Recumbent on the Cross Seminole Trail
To see the Florida Trail from a different perspective, our friend Richard drove over from the coast to join Sandy and I for a recumbent trike ride on the Cross Seminole Trail.
Return to Big Tree Park
While The Senator is a charred stump, thanks to an arsonist, the grandeur of its surroundings at Big Tree Park – including a 2,000-year-old cypress – has reopened to the public.
Cross Seminole County
JK finishes up his last Florida Trail miles in Seminole County as he continues to fill in the blanks on a section hike of the statewide Florida Trail.
Hiking the Cross Seminole Trail
A hike along the Cross Seminole Trail – which the Florida Trail follows – through Oviedo and Winter Springs means an introduction to suburbia in the Orlando metro.