Full Description
Five-Star Trails: Orlando is a handy guide for area residents, vacationers seeking outdoor fun, and for business travelers with a free afternoon. With a diverse collection of hiking routes, the book offers choices for everyone from solo trekkers to companions to families with either youngsters or oldsters to consider. Researched, experienced, and written by a local author, the guide provides in-depth trail descriptions, directions, and commentary on what to expect along the way. Each hike features an individual trail map, elevation profile, and at-a-glance key info, helping readers quickly determine the perfect trip for them when they are ready to head out the door. Sized to fit in a pocket, the book is convenient to keep in the car or toss into a backpack. Driving directions direct hikers to the nearest trailhead parking areas, and GPS trailhead coordinates get them to the start of the trail.
Contents
Overview Map
Overview Map Key
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
Recommended Hikes
Introduction
Northeast
1. Black Hammock Wilderness Area
2. Florida Trail: Little Big Econ State Forest
3. Green Spring Park
4. Hickory Bluff Preserve
5. Lake Harney Wilderness Area
6. Lake Jesup Conservation Area: East Tract
7. Lake Monroe Conservation Area: Kratzert Tract
8. Lyonia Preserve
9. Spring Hammock Preserve
10. Wiregrass Prairie Preserve
East
11. Econlockhatchee Sandhills Conservation Area
12. Econ River Wilderness Area
13. Florida Trail: Bronson State Forest
14. Florida Trail: Mills Creek Woodlands
15. Lake Mills Park
16. Orlando Wetlands Park
17. Pine Lily Preserve
18. Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area
South
19. Lake Runnymede Conservation Area
20. Shingle Creek Regional Park: Historic Babb Landing
21. Shingle Creek Regional Park: Historic Steffee Homestead
22. Taylor Creek Loop
23. Triple N Ranch Wildlife Management Area
West
24. Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
25. Lake Louisa State Park
26. Oakland Nature Preserve
27. Tibet-Butler Preserve
Northwest
28. Blue Spring State Park: Blue Spring Trail
29. Blue Spring State Park: Pine Island Trail
30. Florida Trail: Seminole State Forest
31. Gemini Springs Park
32. Kelly Park
33. Lake Lotus Park
34. Seminole State Forest: Lower Wekiva Loop
35. St. Francis Trail
36. Trimble Park
37. Wekiwa Springs Hiking Trail
Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers
Appendix B: Map Resources
Appendix C: Hiking Clubs
Index
About the Author
Map Legend
