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East Central Regional Rail Trail... Florida

Florida's Longest Paved Bike Trail... Western Section in Orlando Area

The East Central Regional Rail Trail (ECRRT) runs 52 miles along an abandoned Florida East Coast Railway corridor acquired in 2007. Here, we focus on the western-most section of the trail, 8 miles from Deltona through Osteen at Guise Road. This section is within a "30 mile radius" of Orlando. For details on the entire trail, visit us at 100FloridaTrails.com . The ECRRT is a key component in the Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail . (Map, photos below)

East Central Regional Rail-Trail Map
(with connector trails)

Location: Volusia County, Florida
End Points: Deltona to Osteen
Mileage: 8 miles - total trail is 52 miles
Surface: Asphalt, 12'
Trailheads/Parking: This section: Thornby Park, Green Springs Park (Deltona); SR 415 bridge (See map)
Nearby Points of Interest: DeBary Hall, Gemini Springs Park

Bike Shops / Rentals:

DeLand Cyclery (DeLand)
JC's Bike Shop (DeLand)

 Page Summary:

1. East Central Regional Rail Trail (ECRRT); West Section
   - Green Springs Park Trailhead
   - Green Spring Park west to SR 415 Bridge (Osteen)
   - SR 415 Trail Bridge to Guise Road
   - Link to full report at www.100FloridaTrails.com
2. More Information and Resources

East Central Regional Rail Trail (ECRRT); West Section... Comments and Photos

This section of trail serves as part of both the FL Coast-to-Coast Trail and St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop.

Full Trail Report

Green Springs Park Trailhead

Green Springs Park serves as a trailhead and connector to the Spring-to-Spring Trail. One of a few green sulphur springs remaining, Green Springs was once popular as a health spa and is now a county park, with parking, water, picnic, playground. Enter the park from Lakeshore Drive, then to access the ECRRT follow the path around the parking lot and past the restrooms (follow the sign pointing toward the Spring Overlook). The path meets the trail (about 2/10 mile) at the point where the Spring-to-Spring Trail ends, and ECRRT begins.

Green Spring Park west to SR 415 Bridge (Osteen) - 5.5 miles

From the Green Springs trailhead, the East Central Regional Rail Trail runs mostly away from roads, with shaded sections and boardwalks over wetlands. Benches are spaced regularly. There are some crossroads (some can be busy) and driveways (where traffic is light if any). Do be careful as at the crossroads cars have the right-of-way, while at the driveways trail riders are given the right-of-way. The area still retains a rural feel. Being close to the I-4 corridor, this is the most popular section of the ECRRT for families and recreational bikers.

SR 415 Trail Bridge to Guise Road - 2.7 miles

From the trailhead at (under) the SR 415 bridge, the trail extends east to Guise Road.

Also from the Osteen trailhead, a separate multi-use paved trail (SR 415 Trail / Beck Ranch Pathway) parallels SR 415 south and (safely) across the St. Johns River into Seminole County (good river views). This eventually will link to the Sanford Riverwalk, and be part of a future Lake Monroe Loop.

View our complete report on the entire 52 miles at www.100FloridaTrails.com (see 130+Trail photos). Other than near the endpoints in the towns of Edgewater and Titusville, the remainder of the ECRRT is very remote and popular with road bikers. Here, there are 5-6 mile paved sections with open fields of view and almost no crossings, just what riders need for top speed. Tip: bring extra water.

More Information and Resources

More Nearby Biking:

Spring-to-Spring Trail
SR 415 Trail
Volusia County Trails - see Overview Map for more nearby

Related Resources:

Volusia County - Trails
Edgewater Biking/Walking Trails
Titusville Cycling/Pedestrian Trails

See bike trails in South Volusia County