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Due to constuction work by South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Trail is closed between the S-154 water structure and SR 70. An alternate route is available...
From Polk Pkwy (SR 570) Exit 9, take Lakeland Highlands Blvd (CR 37B) south. Reach CR 540 at 1.8 miles, and continue south another mile, crossing CR 540A. Alternatively, take US 98 south from Lakeland or north from Bartow to Crews Lake Road, and head west. After crossing Crews Lake Road, Lakeland Highlands Blvd becomes a dead-end dirt road. Keep going to where the road ends at the trailhead.
To ride the multi-use trail, equestrians must obtain a permit in advance. Dogs are welcome on both trails. A portalet is at the trailhead. Maps should be available at the trailhead, but you can also print one from the Environmental Lands website.
