Van Fleet State Trail

This is one of my favorites. Very beautiful, quiet and remote. Laser beam straight the whole way except for a very gradual bend in the middle. You may not even notice it as you enjoy the scenery. This is the flatest long rail trail you will ever ride. Most of the way is green tunnel with pretty cedar swamp to the east and cattle grazing in giant pastures as flat and green as pool tables to the west.
Park at the Polk City trailhead. This is your last chance to acquire food and drink. You must bring in everything you will need. Once you pass thru the trail entrance at the north end of the parking lot the only services you will find are 2 bathrooms spaced along the way and another at the north end. There is drinking water at the bathrooms but beware. I filled my bottle at the north end and the water was brown chunky style. That's it, no store, no restaurant, no nothing. Cell service can be weak. Bring some tools, at least enough to fix a flat.
But fear not! Bring the kids! You can take in just a few miles. The trail is wide, flat, paved and you won't even hear any traffic, easy and safe for young ones. Or, you can provision up and conquer the whole 58 mile round trip.
The Van Fleet trail proves that central FL can be very beautiful.

Nice trail. Quiet. Good exercise. Lots of nature at times

Peaceful walking and bike trail