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Latest update: Dec. 2017

Pine Hills Trail... A Future Link Between Central Florida Trails

The Pine Hills Trail is both a neighborhood trail, and when completed an important "connector" trail to state and regional trail networks. The first phase completed in 2017 runs about 2.5 miles in Pine Hills (west Orlando) from Alhambra Drive to Silver Star Road, including a trail spur to Barnett Park. Future construction of Phases 2 and 3 to the north will link to the Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail. To the south, the trail will connect to the Shingle Creek Regional Trail. The trail provides a pedestrian- and bike-friendly transportation option to the Pine Hills community, with the long-term plan to link to other trails an added plus. (Detailed map and photos below.)

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Location: Orange County (Pine Hills, Orlando, FL)
End Points: Alhambra Drive to Silver Star Road (Phase 1)
Mileage: About 2.5 miles, 8 miles when completed
Surface: Asphalt, 10-12'
Trailheads/Parking: Barnett Park (See map)
Nearby Points of Interest: Orlando, Central Florida Fairgrounds (annual Fair, various events)

Bike Shops / Rentals: N/A

Page Summary:

Biking the Pine Hills Trail
- Alhambra Drive to Silver Star Road
- Barnett Park to Pine Hills Trail
Barnett Park
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Biking the Pine Hills Trail... Comments and Photos

This is a popular addition to the Pine Hills community, linking Barnett Park - one of Orlando's largest parks - to local neighborhoods. When connected to the Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail and Shingle Creek Regional Trail, the area could enjoy some economic benefits as well.

Alhambra Drive to Silver Star Road

This section of the Pine Hills Trail runs along a utility corridor through residential neighborhoods from Alhambra Drive (north of SR 50 and west of Pine Hills Road) to Silver Star Road. Nicely done trail with good signage. Road crossings are along mostly residential roads and well marked, but do take care in crossing. There currently are no amenities along the trail, facilities are located at Barnett Park. Located along a utility corridor, there is no shade so bring sunscreen and water.

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Start of trail at Alhambra Dr.

Along the utility corridor at Alhambra

A typical road crossing

Along the trail

Barnett Park spur (right) - at the 0.6 mile marker

Family riding the trail

Trail crosses and then parallels Sarazen Dr. for one block

Along Sarazen Dr.

Back on the trail corridor

Curving around a retention pond

Off the ramp onto Golf Club Pkwy.

Along Golf Club Pkwy. approaching Silver Star Rd.

Phase 1 trail end at Silver Star and Belco Dr.

Barnett Park to Pine Hills Trail

A 3/4 mile trail spur connects to Barnett Park (trailhead parking) to the Pine Hills Trail.

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Entering Barnett Park

Trailhead Parking

Start of spur to Pine Hills Trail

Along the spur

Spur at Emeralda Rd. crossing

Spur meets the Pine Hills Trail

Barnett Park

The 159-acre park is a great facility with parking, restrooms, picnicking and pavilions, playground, splash pad, playing fields, recreational center, Disc Golf course, BMX track, fishing pier, boat ramp, dog park, and more.