Cross Seminole Trail

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photo: Heading southeast from the Black Hammock Trailhead. Photo by Jim Walla.

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Length: 13.90 miles
Loop Trail? No
Type: Fitness Trail, Greenway, Nature Trail, Urban Trail
Agency: City, Town, or County
Entry Fee? No
Parking Fee? No

Allowed Uses:

Bicycling (on pavement)
Dogs - On leash
Heritage and History
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Roller/Inline Skating
Wildlife Observation

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Location: In Seminole County, runs from Oviedo to Lake Mary
State(s): Florida
Counties: Seminole
Longitude: -81.347005
Latitude: 28.786159

Driving Directions

Many access points between Oviedo and Lake Mary

Description

The Cross Seminole Trail is a paved recreational trail that has been designated as one of Seminole County's Showcase Trails because of its length, beauty and accommodations for various users. The trail has also been designated as part of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Much of the trail corridor is heavily vegetated, providing a peaceful and picturesque experience for an urban trail.

Cross Seminole Trail runs approximately 28 miles through the Spring Hammock Preserve, and connects to the Seminole Wekiva Trail at International Parkway in Heathrow. In 2012, 13.9 miles of the trail were designated as a National Recreation Trail. Spring Hammock is a well-known landmark to both residents and visitors to Seminole County because of its oasis-like appearance in the midst of a rapidly growing urban area. In honor of our wounded veterans, Cross Seminole Trail is the first in the nation to be designated as a Purple Heart Trail!

Hop on the trail in quaint downtown Oviedo where you can visit vintage shops and local dining. Pass through downtown Winter Springs to the Environmental Studies Center – home to the famous mud walk – then travel to Soldiers Creek Park to catch a ball game.

Continue past Cypress trees up to 200 feet high on either side of the trail, to Big Tree Park in Longwood home of the 3,500-year-old bald Cypress called “The Senator”. Continue through Lake Mary neighborhoods to convenient shopping, eateries and cycle rentals. Continue down Rinehart Road and take a left onto one of the largest suspension pedestrian bridges in the world.

Additional Details

Width: 127 inches.
Primary Surface: Asphalt
Secondary Surface: Concrete

Elevation Low Point: Not Available
Elevation High Point: Not Available
Elevation Gain (cumulative): Not Available

Year Designated: 2012

Supporting Webpages and Documents

Website: Seminole County Parks, Trails and Boat Ramps Map

Contact Information

For more information and current conditions, contact the trail manager (listed below). For questions, suggestions, and corrections to information listed on the website, contact American Trails.

Public Contact:
Lori Hartsock
Program Coordinator, Greenways and Natural Lands
Seminole County Greenways and Natural Lands
3485 N. County Road 426
Geneva, FL 32732
(407)349-0959
[email protected]