Pedaling Through Paradise: Central Florida’s Spring to Spring Trail
Explore the Trail’s Natural Beauty
Florida may be famous for its coastline, but pedaling through the moss-draped corridors of West Volusia County reveals a quieter side of the Sunshine State. Stretching just over 27 miles, the Spring to Spring Trail connects some of Central Florida’s most captivating natural and historic destinations. A vital segment of the St. Johns River to Sea Loop and part of the larger Coast to Coast and Heart of Florida trails, the route is almost entirely paved and separated from traffic, save for one remaining gap.
You can begin at either end, but starting at DeLeon Springs State Park comes with an undeniable perk: pancakes! The legendary Old Sugar Mill Pancake House invites diners to cook breakfast on tabletop griddles inside a replica 1830s sugar mill. Afterward, take a refreshing dip in the 72°F spring or rent a kayak beneath the moss-draped oaks.
From DeLeon Springs, a scenic six-mile stretch winds south toward DeLand, skirting Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, where cyclists may spot swallow-tailed kites and other wildlife, before passing the rustic Highland Park Fish Camp.
After a brief gap, the trail resumes at Lake Beresford, where a surprisingly hilly stretch winds toward Blue Spring State Park, famous as a winter refuge for hundreds of West Indian manatees.
Continuing toward DeBary, the landscape shifts before the trail reaches the shores of Lake Monroe. Here, Gemini Springs Park offers 210 acres surrounding its twin freshwater springs, making it an ideal picnic stop. Nearby, historic DeBary Hall, a preserved 19th-century hunting lodge, serves as both a trailhead and a glimpse into the area’s past.
Pedaling east into Deltona and the community of Enterprise takes riders deeper into local history. Once home to the grand Brock House hotel, which welcomed presidents and Gilded Age travelers, the area’s history is preserved today at the Enterprise Museum.
The journey culminates at Green Springs Park, where vivid emerald waters provide a peaceful finish to a trail showcasing West Volusia’s natural beauty, wildlife, and history.
Ready to hit the trails? Visit the West Volusia Visitor Center at 116 W. New York Avenue in Downtown DeLand, call (386) 734-0162, or visit VisitWestVolusia.com for more info.
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