Nice trail. I put in at Highland City and rode to Bartow and back. Nice rest area with bathrooms in Highland City. Benches along the way. Another time I put in at the Circle B reserve and rode out to the Fraser and then north to the Sheriffs sub station near the USF and Polk State campus. There is parking behind the sub station and also in Highland City.

The family ode this trail today. We started at the trail head in Bartow and rode the entire trail as well as the extension to the Circle B Reserve. My daughter recently stated riding a bike less than two weeks ago. We rode over 15 miles with her today on this trail. PLeanty of shde, nice breeze and very clean. We will ride this trail again very soon.

This trail is well kept and has a nice variety of sections for all kind of activities. It has a couple of hills that are a nice welcome for the bicycle enthusiast as well as for the people walking. The head trail in Highland City has a good facility with parking with access in both directions; north and south. Has some shade protected and wavy sections with places to rest. In summary I think is a great addition for those that want to stay in shape or for those who want to enjoy the natural view.

Rafael Arbelo

Of the some 30 trails I have done in Florida this has the best amenities. It has 3 nice trail heads with parking, many historical signs and a rest room at the center trail head. It is a wide trail with a good bit of shade. It even has its own marked truck for maintaining the trail. The mileage markers go outward from the center so you need to do a bit of figuring. Youker

The trailis a very nice on. The covered bridge in the picture is now finished and looks great, it is just south of the PCC/USF campus. The trail there is a little hilly and loud because it is close to the highway. For a shorter trip try getting on the trail at the Highland City Trail Head and go south to Bartow. The are sections that are below the old trail bed and it is a little farther away from traffic. But no matter what it is a nice trail.

"Great ""little"" trail. If your visiting Lakeland FL you should give it a try. Combined with a ride around Lake Hollomgsworth (or a few laps) & the historic district, it's a great 20 to 30 miles...you can make the ride as long or as short as you like. Feel free to e-mail me for more info.

Phillip
Lakeland"

"Bathrooms are still being built, & lots of construction going on, but overall, this is one of the most impressive trails I've skated, excellent surface, very well thought out street crossings, & there's even a hospital along the trail in case (hope not) you get hurt!

See my forum for full review pics, & video
http://forums.delphiforums.com/inlinefla/messages?msg=37.1

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"Although the Fort Fraser Trail is open along its entire length. it remains a work in progress. Construction at the Highland City Trailhead is ongoing. As is the
planting of trees and laying of sod in places along the trail. The ""interpretive"" signs are in place with historical, geographical, cultural, and natural information about the region surrounding the trail. The smaller round signs are
not advertisements for shaving
cream, instead they have proverbs, quotes, and humor from various sources. Road crossing signs look like rail road crossing signs. Mile markers tell how far it is from the trail hub in Highlands City.
The trail does continue for a short distance south of SR 60 in Bartow. But you will have to take a detour to cross the six lanes of SR 60 at a traffic light in otder to get there."

"From web page:
http://www.polk-county.net/county_offices/leisure_svcs/events.aspx

Ft. Fraser Trail Grand Opening
December 9, 2006 from 10 am to 2 pm
It is finally here! The highly anticipated Ft. Fraser Trail Grand Opening will include opening ceremonies and ribbon cutting, a family fun run (1 mile--1/2 mile in and back), snow fest, food, vendors, and a butterfly release. To purchase a butterfly for release please call Glenda Mink at 863-534-4340.

The festivities will take place at the USF/PCC campus and entrance to the trail. Activities are free however there will be fees for food/vendors. For more information, please call Polk County Leisure Services 863-534-4340.
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"For some information about the planning and development of the Fort Fraser Trail, you can check out the following Web sites.

From the City of Lakeland: www.lakelandgov.net/publicworks/FORTFRASER.html

AND

www.lakelandgov.net/publicworks/files/6BE12FA41BDF412DA7EF6AB8661DA073.pdf

From Polk Transportation Planning Organization:
www.polk-county.net/county_offices/tpo/docs/2004FallMultiModal.pdf

AND

www.cfrpc.org/US98/memorandum_of_understanding.html

From Florida Department of Transportation: www.us98pde.com/study_alternatives.htm"