![]() ![]() First incident was two deer about 40 yards ahead. I had TWO very close calls of deer leaping out of the forest, crossing directly in front of me. I was riding early on a Sat morning, on the trail from about 8:30 A.M. Very courteous visitors when passing in both directions, and from behind. Van Fleet State Trail ReviewsĬycled the full trail North & South today for the first time: Trail is extremely well maintained, with mileage markers, and water & restrooms at terminus points. Visit the TrailLink map for all options and detailed directions. Parking is available at a number of locations along the trail. The decision is yours whether to race back to Polk City or savor the return trip along this beautiful, serene trail. While the Bay Lake trailhead signals the end of the protected reserve, the final 10 miles of the to the Mabel trailhead are every bit as scenic. From here on watch for feral pigs, armadillos, buzzards, tortoises and possibly an alligator or two basking on the trail's warm asphalt surface. The Green Pond Road trailhead, near Mile Marker 10, marks the boundary of the Green Swamp, one of Florida's protected wetland and wildlife areas. The flat and arrow-straight route, with one slight curve around Mile Marker 5, have made it a favorite among time-trial bicyclists, though thanks to its remote setting, you'll likely encounter only the occasional speedster. From the Polk City end you can also head south to Auburndale along the Auburndale TECO Trail. The Polk City trailhead offers ample parking, picnic and restroom facilities, plus an expansive field of clipped grass, perfect for a game of pickup soccer. The trail stretches from Polk City north to the town of Mabel on State Route 50. If you are looking to immerse yourself in wetlands and wildlife, it will not disappoint at least one-third of the trail crosses central Florida's 322,690-acre Green Swamp. Van Fleet State Trail runs 29 miles through some of Florida's most scenic rural landscape. ![]()
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