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Lake Minneola Scenic Trail/Clermont Trail
Though these were actually constructed as separate trails, one is a direct continuation of the other along the same lake. This is a very pleasant, mostly urban trail, with higher hills than any other rail trail in Florida. Though they’re only on the east end, and don't really require very much effort, they can still produce some fast speeds on the downhills. The lake views on the western side are spectacular during sunsets and very pretty the rest of the time. Though subject to high winds during storms, this is a nice trail for all levels of riders and will become particularly attractive for long rides when connected to the West Orange Trail in the east and General James A. Van Fleet State Trail in the west. This is also one of the few trails with streetlights on most portions.

Locator

Lake Minneola Scenic Trail/Clermont Trail Map
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Major Activities
walkingHikingBikingMountain BikingInline SkatingWheelchair

Trail Length/Surface: 3.1 miles, paved
Fee: None
County: Lake
Nearby Towns: Clermont, Orlando

Notes:
About .6 miles west of the Clermont Public Beach and Trailhead, the trail enters a cement and brick promenade. The asphalt trail appears to end at the promenade, but you can continue until the trail turns into a cement sidewalk that takes you a short distance away from the lake and up a hill before resuming. It continues on to the Western Trailhead.

Access/Directions:

Western Trailhead
Located in Clermont near Lake Minneola.

Minneola Trailhead
From Clermont, take CR 561 to Old Highway 50. Take a right (heading east) and follow until you see signs for the trail.

From Orlando, take SR 50 west to US 27. Take a right on US 27 (heading north) and continue to Old Highway 50. Take a right (heading east) and follow until you see signs for the trail.

Contact Information:
Lake County Public Works
Engineering Division
123 North Sinclair Avenue
Tavares, FL 32778
352-235-4900