Cross Seminole Trail Links Neighborhoods, Parks, and Regional Routes

The Cross Seminole Trail runs across Seminole County as a continuous paved asphalt corridor roughly 25 to 30 miles long, connecting the Lake Monroe area in the north to the Aloma Avenue and Hall Road area in the south, with onward connections toward Winter Park and the Cady Way Trail. The trail is generally 12 to 14 feet wide, and carries walkers, runners, cyclists, inline skaters, and people using mobility devices between downtowns, parks, and neighborhood streets.

Major access points and parking are available in Lake Mary at Trailhead Park, in Winter Springs at Central Winds Park, and in Longwood at Big Tree Park, with additional access near Spring Hammock Preserve and connections toward the Sanford Riverwalk and Lake Monroe Park. Several segments include benches, trash receptacles, wayfinding signage, and restrooms at select parks. Big Tree Park provides restrooms, picnic areas, and a short boardwalk where users can view old growth cypress trees.

The trail serves both recreation and active transportation needs. It links to the Seminole Wekiva Trail, the Spring to Spring Trail, and other regional corridors, making it useful for commuters, students, families, and visitors traveling between Sanford, Lake Mary, Longwood, Winter Springs, and Oviedo area connections. The route is also a regular site for community events and organized rides and is central to county efforts to expand outdoor recreation and non motorized mobility.

Trail rules emphasize courtesy and safety. Users are asked to keep right and pass on the left, to give audible warnings when passing, to follow leash laws for pets, and to avoid motorized vehicles except permitted maintenance and emergency vehicles. The county also restricts trail use while impaired and advises planning routes, carrying water during hot months, and watching for roadway crossings.

For Seminole County residents the Cross Seminole Trail is an accessible public asset that links neighborhoods to parks and downtown destinations while supporting healthier transportation options and outdoor programming. Its length, width, trailheads, and regional connections make it a practical choice for daily trips and weekend recreation alike.