Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead (Lake County, Florida)
| Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead | |
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| Type | Regional park |
| Location | Lake County, Florida, United States |
| Nearest city | Clermont, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28°38′49″N 81°42′35″W / 28.64694°N 81.70972°W |
| Created | 2014 |
| Operated by | Lake County, Florida |
| Open | Summer: 7:00am – Dusk |
| Website | lakecountyfl.gov |
Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead is a small county park located a short distance west of Lake Apopka. It is managed by Lake County.
History
[edit]The land for the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead was leased to Lake County from the St. Johns River Water Management District.[1] The overlook opened in October 2014, and connected to the Lake Apopka Loop Trail in 2015.[1][2]
Recreation
[edit]The park contains a pavilion, educational kiosks, 0.4 miles (0.64 km) of winding trail down to the trailhead for the Lake Apopka Loop Trail, and an observation tower 132 feet (40 m) above sea level that provides views of Lake Apopka and the Orlando skyline.[1][3]
Wildlife
[edit]At least 135 species of birds and nearly 20 species of butterflies have been seen at the overlook.[1][4]
Access and hours of operation
[edit]Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead is located at 20700 County Road 455, Montverde, Florida 34715. It is open daily, from 7:00am – Dusk.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Lake County Paved Recreational Trails". Lake County Public Resources Department. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ "Green Mountain Scenic Byway Scenic Overlook and Trailhead". Green Mountain Scenic Byway. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ "New Green Mountain Scenic Overlook welcomes nature lovers". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 15 Jan 2017.
- ^ "Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead". eBird. Retrieved 15 January 2017.