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This information is a public record of the 2000 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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General James A. Van Fleet State Trail

State Backcountry Trail Rail Trail
  • Length
    29.2 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

The General James A. Van Fleet State Trail is officially designated as part of Florida's Statewide System of Greenways and Trails and is one of Florida's most rural, paved rail trails. Landscapes include the natural environments associated with the Green Swamp, former citrus lands, and cattle ranches. With only one or two curves in its 29.2 miles, you can choose to go slow and view the wildlife or enjoy it at a brisk pace. An equestrian trail parallels the length of the paved path.

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Cyclists take the bridge along this very straight trail.
Cyclists take the bridge along this very straight trail.
General James A. Van Fleet trail - photo was taken near the northernmost end of the trail. Photo by Jim Walla.
General James A. Van Fleet trail - photo was taken near the northernmost end of the trail. Photo by Jim Walla.
Photo by Steve Muller.
Photo by Steve Muller.
No swimming! Photo by Steve Muller.
No swimming! Photo by Steve Muller.
  • Cyclists take the bridge along this very straight trail.
  • Cyclists take the bridge along this very straight trail.
  • General James A. Van Fleet trail - photo was taken near the northernmost end of the trail. Photo by Jim Walla.
  • Photo by Steve Muller.
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Location: Rt. 33 in Polk City, FL to Rt. 50 in Mabel, FL

  • States: Florida
  • Counties: Polk, Sumter

The Gen. James A. Van Fleet State Trail is officially designated as part of Florida's Statewide System of Greenways and Trails and is one of Florida's most rural rail trails. The trail passes through the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern, a 322,690-acre wetland area that contains the headwaters for some of Florida's most paddled waterways: the Withlacoochee (South), Hillsborough, and Peace Rivers. Landscapes include the natural environments associated with the Green Swamp, former citrus lands, and cattle ranches. With only one curve in its 29.2 miles, you can choose to go slow and view the wildlife or enjoy it at a brisk pace. The trail has excellent wildlife viewing opportunities between Green Pond Road and Bay Lake Road.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking

Public Contact

Scott Spaulding
Dept. of Environmental Protection
PO Box 713
Polk City, FL 33868
[email protected] • (352) 394-3969

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  • Elevation (low): --
  • Elevation (high): --
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • State Designations: Linear Trail State Park
  • Surface (primary): Paved
  • Surfaces (additional): Paved
  • Tread Width (average): 127"
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  • Certified as an NRT
    Apr 13, 2000
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