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Cypress lined lake

Winter Springs

On the south shore of Lake Jesup, Winter Springs is a suburban community surrounding the Cross Seminole Trail and the Florida Trail, with springs that feed the lake

Bear Creek Nature Trail

Creek through a Florida forest

Winter Springs      ( 28.677795, -81.245833 )      0.9 miles

A patch of wild in a sea of suburbia, Bear Creek provides nearly a mile’s worth of exploration atop sandy bluffs in a shady creekside hammock in Winter Springs.

Big Tree Park

Lady Liberty and photographer

Spring Hammock Preserve  |  Longwood
( 28.720417, -81.331533 )      0.3 miles

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.

Changes at Spring Hammock Preserve

Osprey Trail in Spring Hammock Preserve

March 6, 2018    Sandra Friend

When we revisited Spring Hammock Preserve in December 2017 for research for our third edition of 50 Hikes in Central Florida, we discovered radical changes to the trail system that needed explanation. Here’s what’s up at one of our favorite preserves.

Cross Seminole County

Done with Seminole County! At the Brumley Road access

February 13, 2013    John Keatley

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.

Cross Seminole Trail

Cross Seminole Trail map at Big Tree Park

Oviedo Winter Springs Longwood Lake Mary Sanford      ( 28.6893, -81.2305 )      27.6 miles

A 27.6 mile paved bike path connecting to the Orange and Volusia county lines, the Cross Seminole Trail provides access to a massive network of Central Florida bike trails

Cross Seminole Trail North

Cross Seminole Trail in Soldiers Creek Park

Cross Seminole Trail  |  Oviedo Longwood Lake Mary Sanford
( 28.6893, -81.2305 )      21.0 miles

Connected to a vast network of bike paths across Central Florida, this 21 mile corridor between Oviedo and Sanford hosts portions of the Florida National Scenic Trail and the Florida Coast to Coast Trail

Florida Trail, Central Florida

The Florida Trail in Tosohatchee WMA

In Central Florida, the Florida Trail presents two options: east or west around the Orlando metro. Forested public lands provide protection for much of the route.

Florida Trail, Orlando

Florida Trail at Forever Florida

Florida National Scenic Trail  |  Christmas, Chuluota, Kenansville, Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, Paisley, Sanford, Titusville, Winter Springs
( 27.927990, -81.122780 )      148.0 miles

148.0 miles. Spanning from the Ocala National Forest south through the prairies of Osceola County, the Orlando section of the Florida Trail encompasses the eastern suburbs of the Orlando metro

Florida’s Best Urban Parks

Oleta River State Park

October 27, 2016    Sandra Friend & John Keatley

When you live in a tightly packed space, you need somewhere green as your go-to place nearby. These are our top picks for parks in Florida’s urban areas, chosen for their diversity of outdoor activities and/or their unique green spaces.

Fourth of July Fireworks from the Florida Trail

Cross Seminole Trail Bridge

July 7, 2009    Sandra Friend

Dueling fireworks – Winter Springs and Oviedo – were visible from the Florida Trail the other night if you knew where to look! The Cross Seminole Trail bridge over SR 434 makes a great viewing platform.

Hiking the Cross Seminole Trail

Passing through downtown Oviedo

January 30, 2013    John Keatley

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.

Recumbent on the Cross Seminole Trail

May 8, 2013    John Keatley

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.

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