Description
The Auburndale TECO Trail connects Lake Myrtle in Auburndale with Polk City, where it meets up with the General James A. Van Fleet Trail. The Auburndale TECO Trail is flat and invites walkers, joggers, cyclists, and inline skaters.
At the southern end of the trail there is an observation area where you can watch bald eagles, which have built a nest nearby.
Parking and Trail Access
To reach the Polk City trailhead from 1-4, take the CR 559 Exit and head south. Turn right onto 559A then left onto Berkley Road to the intersection with Denton Avenue; turn right at the light. The trailhead is on right.
To reach the Polk City trailhead (where the General Van Fleet Trail begins) from Lakeland, take I-4 east to Exit 38/Polk City, and follow Route 33 north to Polk City. The trailhead is at the intersection of Route 33 and Route 655/Berkley Road.
Horrible!
By
dawolf326
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February, 2013
Havent been on this section of the trail in quite some time. My advice is to stay clear. Hardly any shade during the summer. Gas powered vehicles on this section of trail. Also encountered cyclist who were obsessed with the sport. High speed riders decked ...
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Miguel
By
silio8740
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November, 2012
It's a good trail but you do get alot of sun exposure and no shade.I like how it connects to the Van Fleet Trail.
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Straight and Quiet
By
jimmiejo
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September, 2012
Nice trail that begins at the trail head on Denton Avenue, Auburndale. Nice parking area with restrooms and a dog park nearby. This trail heads north passing through the Auburndale sports complex area then under I-4 and eventually becomes the Van Fleet ...
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