North Lake Trail – Phase 3
In August 2022, Lake County began the North Lake Trail Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study which will evaluate alternatives for the North Lake Trail Phase 3, a segment of the River to Hills regional trail. This study will focus on the trail segment from E. Altoona Road (in Altoona) to State Road (SR) 40 (in Lake County). This trail study area is located within unincorporated Lake County, the Ocala National Forest, Altoona, and Astor Park.
Financial Project Identification (FPID) No.: 441626-2
PD&E Study Segment Limits: E. Altoona Road to SR 40
The purpose of the PD&E Study is to review and evaluate the potential impacts of feasible trail alignments for this section of the North Lake Trail. As this evaluation is being completed, the study team will consider the corridor’s setting (including the Ocala National Forest), the need to implement the County’s Trails Master Plan, and public input. There are opportunities for the public to share their ideas and concerns throughout the study by visiting the Outreach page. It is anticipated that this study will be completed Fall 2025.
Financial Project Identification (FPID) No.: Not Yet Assigned
Design Segment Limits: E. Collins Street to E. Altoona Road
Lake County has also initiated the design phase for the North Lake Trail segment to the south, from E. Collins Street (in Umatilla) to E. Altoona Road (in Altoona). Updates about this design segment are located on the Design Segment page. This design project is approximately 3 miles in length and is anticipated to be completed Summer 2024.
Lake County Board of County Commissioners Presentation
August 26, 2025 | 9:00a
Location:
Lake County Administration Building
Commission Chambers – 2nd Floor
315 W. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require language translation or interpretive services, which are provided at no cost, or those requiring special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) may request assistance by contacting Sharon Lewis, Lake County Title VI/Nondiscrimination and ADA Coordinator, at (352) 253-9050 or Sharon.Lewis@lakecountyfl.gov at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.