July Walks In Florida!
Sanlando Park, Altamonte Springs
Saturday, July 14
Hosted by the Mid-Florida Milers
Year-Round Event
Start address: Sanlando Park, 401 W. Highland St., Altamonte Springs
Time: Start any time between 8:30 & 9:15 a.m. This will be a “quick-start†event.
Trail: The walk is on the Seminole Wekiva Trail and in the towns of Altamonte Springs and Longwood. The trail is shaded in many parts and the 15K walk is entirely on the trail. The 10K walk uses the trail and visits the towns’ residential areas. The walk is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. Pets are not allowed in Sanlando Park, but can use the trail outside the park.
Distance: 10K (6 miles) or 15K (9 miles); a 5K (3 miles) trail will also be available.
Cost: $3 for IVV/AVA credit; free for non-credit walkers.
Directions:
Altamonte Springs is north of Orlando. From Orlando drive on I-4 East toward Daytona and exit at SR 434, Exit 94. Turn left and then turn left again at the 1st street, Douglas Ave. Drive 0.9 miles to Highland. Turn right and the park is located at the end of West Highland Street.
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DeLand
Sunday Morning, July 15
Hosted by the Happy Wanderers
Year-Round Event
The Happy Wanderers will host a group walk of their DeLand year-round trail on Sunday, July 15. The walk will start at the Volusia County Public Library parking lot, 1300 E. Howry Ave., Deland, at 8:00 a.m. (Register at 7:30 a.m.) The distance is 11K (6 ½ miles).
Trail: This walk winds around the beautifully restored downtown district including the old Athens Theater. It goes through the historic district with many homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places including the old Stetson Mansion. Passes the National Champion Red Cedar Tree estimated to be over 350 years old. Winds through the campus of Stetson University and past the Henry DeLand House.
Directions: From I-4 take Exit 118 and follow road signs to DeLand. Drive approximately 4.3 miles to Amelia Ave. Turn left onto Amelia Ave and drive one block to Howry Ave and drive about two blocks and the Library will be on your left.
Contact: Marvin Stokes, marvst717@cfl.rr.com 386-788-4026 or 386-871-0506
Website: www.happywanderersfl.org
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Central Park II, Ormond Beach
Wednesday Evening, July 18
New Event Hosted by the Happy Wanderers
“Going North for the Summer” Series
Start address: Central Park II, Hammock Lane, Ormond Beach. See the directions below for the walk’s start location.
Time: Register between 5:30 & 6:00 p.m.
Trail: The walk takes you through Central park, past an Indian Burial Mound, and along the banks of the lovely Halifax River and through quiet residential neighborhoods. The route is easy for strollers, some difficulty for wheelchairs. Dogs must be on a leash and picked up after.
Distance: 10K (6 miles); a 5K (3 miles) route will also be available.
Cost: $3 for all walkers.
Directions: From I-95 take Exit 268. Drive east on SR40/Granada Blvd approx 2.8 miles to S. Kings Rd. Turn right onto S. Kings Rd. Drive approx 0.6 mile to Hammock Lane. Turn left onto Hammock Lane and drive short distance to Entrance to Central Park II on your left.
Contact: Marvin Stokes, marvst717@cfl.rr.com 386-788-4026 or 386-871-0506
Website: www.happywanderersfl.org
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Palatlakaha Park, Clermont
Saturday, July 21
Hosted by the Mid-Florida Milers
New Event!!!!!!
Start address: Palatlakaha Park, 1250 12th Street, Clermont.
Time: Start any time between 8:30 & 9:15 a.m. This will be a “quick-start†event.
Trail: Walk on residential streets from Lake Minnehaha to Lake Minneola. It may be difficult for strollers & wheelchairs due to narrow streets. Pets on leash permitted.
Distance: 10K (6 miles); a 5K (3 miles) trail will also be available.
Cost: $3 for IVV/AVA credit; free for non-credit walkers.
Directions: From Orlando use Highway 50, SR 408 (toll) or I-4 to the Turnpike and go north to exit 272, Winter Garden /Clermont. At the Exit turn left (straight if on SR 50) and drive into Clermont, passing US 27, East St, and 5th St to the light at 12th St./ CR 561. Turn left and the park is one block on the right. The start is in the Park, see signs.
