The shovel is set to meet dirt in north Orange County, where a new trail project is officially kicking off. According to a press release from the Orange County Government, the Lake Apopka Connector Trail has been greenlit, aiming to create a smooth path between two existing trails. Construction is anticipated to wrap up in March 2026.
Spanning roughly 3.23 miles, the multi-use trail is poised to give folks a seamless link from the West Orange Trail along McCormick Road to the Lake Apopka Loop Trail at Magnolia Park. Asphalt pavement and concrete will be laid to make a path wide enough for pedestrians and cyclists to share comfortably and safely.
The construction plan includes a picturesque 100-foot boardwalk near the Northwest Orange Water Reclamation Facility and the main pathway.
It's not just about the trail; there's more in the pipeline. The project promises to improve local infrastructure with drainage upgrades, the reconstruction of curbs and gutters along Ocoee Apopka Road, the resurfacing of S.R. 429 entrance and exit ramps, and new inlets and storm pipes. This is more than a simple pathway—it's set to become an integral piece of the area's landscape.
