Cross Seminole TrailThe Cross Seminole Trail begins from the south at the intersection of Aloma Ave and Howell Branch Rd where it meets the Cady Way Trail in Winter Park, and heads north where it intersects with the Seminole Wekiva Trail at the pedestrian bridge over I-4 in Lake Mary.
The Trail is currently comprised of three separate sections that will eventually connect to create an impressive 23-mile continuous trail. A portion of the Trail is designated as the Florida National Scenic Trail.
Stretching from Orlando's densely populated outskirts to the sleepy bedroom communities of Oviedo, Winter Springs, and Lake Mary, the asphalt rail-trail provides crucial residential links in an automobile-dominated region. Throughout the day locals utilize it to get around town or simply for exercise.
Cross Seminole Trail map (PDF). |
Section ThreeThe third section starts at the end of Old Sanford-Oviedo Road in Winter Springs and runs 3 miles along a utilities throughway and through Soldier's Creek Park. The trail crosses U.S. Highway17/92 via a pedestrian bridge, continues along General Hutchinson Pkwy in Longwood past Big Tree Park, which provides ample parking and restroom facilities for trail users.
The final 5.6 miles of the trail are quite different from the rest. From North Ronald Regan Boulevard travel north on Longwood Lake Mary Boulevard, then west and north along Green Way Boulevard, then north parallel to Reinhart Road in Lake Mary to HE Thomas Jr Pkwy.
There's also the option of connecting with the Seminole Wekiva Trail along Reinhart Road. Traveling north on Rinehart Road from North Ronald Regan Boulevard the Cross Seminole Trail splits 0.14 miles north of Stirling Center Place and heads west traversing I-4 (0.69 miles) where it meets the Seminole Wekiva Trail.
Parking is avaliable at the east end of section three at the Layer Elementary School trailhead, located at 4201 SR419 in Winter Springs.
The trail crosses the north side of Soldiers Creek Park (2400 SR 419, Longwood) , which serves as a trailhead.
The Lake Mary trailhead offers parking and restroom facilities and is located on the northeast corner of Lake Mary Boulevard and Rinehart Road.
There is no signage in the area which provides directions from the end of section two at Layer Elmentary School to the final (third) section which is 0.67 miles away. The map and photo below provide directions and help locating the final (third) section.
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Section Three - Trailhead (Mile 0) |
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Osprey Trail (Mile 0.96) |
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US Highway 17-92 Pedestrian Bridge (Mile 2.03) |
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Big Tree Park and Trailhead (Mile 2.8) |
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Ronald Reagan Boulevard (Mile 3.08)The final 5.6 miles of the trail are quite different from the rest. The urban area is heavily populated with many road crossings.
From North Ronald Regan Boulevard travel north on Longwood Lake Mary Boulevard, then west and north along Green Way Boulevard, then north parallel to Reinhart Road in Lake Mary to HE Thomas Jr Pkwy.
There's also the option of connecting with the Seminole Wekiva Trail along Reinhart Road. Traveling north on Rinehart Road from North Ronald Regan Boulevard the Cross Seminole Trail splits 0.14 miles north of Stirling Center Place and heads west traversing I-4 (0.69 miles) where it meets the Seminole Wekiva Trail.
The Lake Mary trailhead offers parking and restroom facilities and is located on the northeast corner of Lake Mary Boulevard and Rinehart Road.
The map below should prove helpful in following the final 5.6 miles of the trail.
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Cross Seminole Trail - End Main Index |