THE GREEN MOUNTAIN
BICYCLING Most avid cyclists know about Lake County’s 12.6-mile South Lake Trail, which runs from the West Orange Trail to Silver Eagle Road in Clermont. The picturesque and often-challenging trail will be the heart of the Coast-to-Coast Connector, a 250-mile trail across Florida that is under construction. There are also 25 more miles of bicycle trails around Lake County. Pack some water and sunscreen and find your starting point on these trails: Black Still Lake Trail Distance: 0.5 miles Start and end: Black Still Lake Road., Clermont
Fountain Lake Trail
Distance: 2 miles Start: Canal Sreet., Leesburg End: 13th St., Leesburg
The Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead Distance: 1 mile Start: CR 455, Montverde End: Truskett Park
Hancock Trail Extension Connects to South Lake Trail. Distance: 2.4 miles Start: Hancock Road. & CR 50, Clermont End: Cooper Memorial Library & National Training Center
Lake Apopka Loop Trail Distance: 18 miles Start: Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead End: Magnolia Park (Orange County)
Magnolia Trail
Designed for walkers and bikers, lined with benches and outdoor exercise equipment. Distance: 0.7 miles Start: Mote-Morris House, Leesburg End: Palmetto St.
South Lake Trail
Tav-Lee Trail
Distance: 3.5 miles Start: Downtown Tavares End: Lake Square Mall
Venetian Gardens Trail
Distance: 0.5 miles Start: Venetian Gardens & Canal St., Leesburg End: Magnolia Trail and Bourley Historic Nature Preserve
Wilson Lake Parkway Trail Distance: 3.0 miles Start and end: Wilson Lake Parkway, Clermont
Connects to West Orange Trail at Old CR 50 and Lake Blvd. Distance: 12.6 miles Start: Lake Boulevard & Lake County Line End: Silver Eagle Rd. & CR 565A
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