Cross Seminole Trail
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The Cross Seminole Trail is a pedestrian, bicycler, 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 2007, where the trail crosses State Road 434. Future plans include extending the trail into Heathrow, in Lake Mary
, with the trail being 23 miles (37 km) (34 miles (54.7 km) with the Orange County trail extension) in length.
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.
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 miles (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.
Seminole County, Florida
Seminole County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Located between Orlando to the south and Deland and Daytona Beach to the north, it is part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. Its county seat and largest city is Sanford...
just north of Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
. The first segment opened in 2002. The current route begins in Oviedo
Oviedo, Florida
Oviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,316 as of the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 32,961...
and stretches into Winter Springs
Winter Springs, Florida
Winter Springs is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 31,666 at the 2000 census. According to the 2009 Census Bureau estimates, the city has a population of 32,727...
. An overpass was constructed in 2007, where the trail crosses State Road 434. Future plans include extending the trail into Heathrow, in Lake Mary
Lake Mary, Florida
Lake Mary is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,456 at the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 15,230...
, with the trail being 23 miles (37 km) (34 miles (54.7 km) with the Orange County trail extension) in length.
History
The Cross Seminole Trail was opened in 2002 to provide Central FloridaCentral Florida
Central Florida is a regional designation for the area surrounding Orlando in east central Florida, United States. The area represents the third largest population concentration in Florida, after the South Florida and Tampa Bay regions, respectively....
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
Oviedo, Florida
Oviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,316 as of the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 32,961...
to just east of Winter Springs
Winter Springs, Florida
Winter Springs is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 31,666 at the 2000 census. According to the 2009 Census Bureau estimates, the city has a population of 32,727...
. 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
Sanford, Florida
Sanford is a city in, and the county seat of, Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 38,291 at the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 50,998...
. 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 OviedoOviedo, Florida
Oviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,316 as of the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 32,961...
and Winter Springs, Florida
Winter Springs, Florida
Winter Springs is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 31,666 at the 2000 census. According to the 2009 Census Bureau estimates, the city has a population of 32,727...
. 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 miles (37 km) trail in Seminole County
Seminole County, Florida
Seminole County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Located between Orlando to the south and Deland and Daytona Beach to the north, it is part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. Its county seat and largest city is Sanford...
, stretching from Lake Mary
Lake Mary, Florida
Lake Mary is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,456 at the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 15,230...
to Oviedo and then turning south to connect to the Cady Way Trail
Cady Way Trail
The Cady Way Trail is a long rail trail in the Orlando, Florida area. It is partly owned by the City of Orlando Parks Division. Part of the trail also passes through the city of Winter Park, as well as unincorporated areas of Orange County....
in Orange County
Orange County, Florida
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
. 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
East Coast Greenway
The East Coast Greenway, or ECG, is a project to create a nearly urban path linking the major cities of the Atlantic coast of the United States, from Calais, Maine, to Key West, Florida, for non-motorized human transportation...
.
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.