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Zusatztext “The perfect stocking stuffer, this book highlights more than 50 Florida trails over 192 pages and includes driving directions to trailheads, too.” —Mari Faiello, Tampa Bay Times Informationen zum Autor Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to converting former railroad corridors to public, multiuse recreational trails that offer easy access to runners, hikers, bicyclists, skaters, wheelchair users, and equestrians. It serves as the national voice for more than 160,000 members and supporters, more than 23,000 miles of open rail-trails across the country, and more than 8,000 miles of potential trails waiting to be built—with a goal of ensuring a better future for America made possible by trails and the connections they inspire. To find out more about Rail-Trails, check out the Conservancy's official website at railstotrails.org. Klappentext The experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present 52 of the best rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Florida. Leseprobe Seminole Wekiva Trail Counties Seminole Endpoints Markham Road near County Road 46A in the Wekiva River Protection Area (Lake Mary) to FL 436 near Laurel St. (Altamonte Springs) Mileage 14 Type Rail-Trail Roughness Index 1 Surface Asphalt Uses Cycling, inline skating, wheelchair access, walking The 14-mile Seminole Wekiva Trail is one of the most popular trails in Seminole County, offering a variety of experiences, landscapes, and amenities for trail users of all ages. The well-marked pathway follows the former route of the Orange Belt Railway, established in 1885, and information kiosks along the trail offer small lessons to trail users curious about the region’s railroad history. Starting at the northwest trailhead, you’ll pass through quiet residential neighborhoods and a Spanish moss–draped tree canopy that provides welcome shade from the Florida sun. Just after the Seminole Soccer Club Complex and Orlando City youth soccer club, stop at the pond overlook to enjoy views of frogs jumping from lily pad to lily pad as birds patrol the water’s edge. The middle section of trail offers a more suburban feel with shopping centers and plenty of restaurants. You’ll pass business complexes and modern office buildings, eventually arriving at a pedestrian bridge over I-4. This spur connects you to the Cross Seminole Trail. The southern part of the route mirrors the peaceful scenery of the northern section, with the added benefit of art displayed along the trail. Through a project titled Paint the Trail, artist Jeff Sonksen has installed hundreds of paintings with themes ranging from current events to movies and music. After exploring the Seminole Wekiva Trail, check out the nearby 22.8-mile Cross Seminole Trail (see page 35) that extends east and south to Oviedo. DIRECTIONS To access the northern trailhead from I-4, take Exit 98 toward Lake Mary/Heathrow. Head west on W. Lake Mary Blvd. Continue 1.3 miles, and turn right onto Markham Woods Road. After 2.5 miles, turn left onto Markham Road, and go 0.8 mile. Turn left into the trailhead. To access the southern endpoint from I-4, take Exit 92 for FL 436 toward Altamonte Springs/Apopka. Head west on FL 436, and go 1.7 miles. Turn right into the access road, the next street past Riverbend Drive (if you pass San Sebastian Prado, you’ve gone too far), and turn left into the trailhead parking lot. CONTACT: seminolecounty.gov Zusammenfassung Explore the best rail-trails—52 trails and more than 856 miles—with the official guide Looking for a level trail where you can enjoy a brisk fitness walk, bike ride, or stroll with the family? All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Cons...
