Cross Seminole Trail
| Cross Seminole Trail | |
|---|---|
| Established | 2002 |
| Length | 23 miles (37 km) |
| Location | Seminole County, Florida |
| Use | Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian |
The Cross Seminole Trail is a pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian trail in Seminole County, Florida just north of Orlando. The first segment opened in 2002. The current route begins in Oviedo and stretches into Winter Springs. An overpass was constructed in 2012, where the trail crosses State Road 434. The trail is 23 miles (37 km) long, or 34 miles (55 km) including the Orange County trail extension.[1][2] Plans include extending the trail into Heathrow, in Lake Mary.
History
The Cross Seminole Trail was opened in 2002 to provide Central Florida with easy access to a greenway, or outdoor recreation. The trail was designed to accommodate hikers, bicyclists, and horses. The original span of the trail stretched from downtown Oviedo to just east of Winter Springs. In 2007, a new overpass was built that let users cross State Road 434 in Winter Springs. This allowed expansion to the north and east. The newest constructed portion now borders State Road 434 and heads in the direction of Sanford. New portions of the trail are expected to open soon, which will include the construction of another similar overpass over U.S. Route 17/92.
New construction
Due to the popularity of the trail, plans were made for an expansion of the existing leg near Oviedo and Winter Springs, Florida. In 2007, a new overpass was built that let users cross State Road 434 in Winter Springs. Now, new construction is taking place that will create a 23-mile (37 km) trail in Seminole County, stretching from Lake Mary to Oviedo and then turning south to connect to the Cady Way Trail in Orange County. An overpass was completed in 2010 crossing over the busy U.S. Route 17/92 to accommodate the pedestrian, bicycle, and horse traffic. The overpass allows for connection with Spring Hammock Preserve and creates a new Trailhead at Big Tree Park. This will allow for the preserve and park to get heavier traffic, and to utilize the amenities available which are rather unseen from driving on the highway. With the construction of this overpass, the route is able to continue into Heathrow, in Lake Mary utilizing an existing pedestrian bridge over Interstate 4. See also East Coast Greenway.
There is currently a Seminole County Public Works project in place to bridge the 0.6 mile gap in the trail between Layer Elementary School to just north of Old Sanford Oviedo Road in Winter Springs near S.R 419, with expected completion in 2012.
See also
References
External links
- State of Florida Page for Cross Seminole Trail
- The Seminole County Trail Page
- Cross Seminole Trail page at RailsToTrails.us
- Cross Seminole Trail at BikeOrlando.net
- GPS Coordinates and Interactive Google Map
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