Cycling in Central Florida

Loyce Harpe Park Trail

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Polk County – The “Cycling Capital of Florida”

Fun on Two Wheels

Discover our historic downtowns, fragrant orange groves, cool forests, and cozy communities.

Lakes and parks offer easy riding and restful vistas, while the hills and valleys in the southeastern part of the county provide more challenging terrain.

Polk County Cycling Trails

• The Van Fleet State Trail, on one Florida’s most rural rails-to-trails, is a 29.2 mile paved multi-use trail with a trail head in Polk City. Walkers, roller-bladers, and horseback riders are common sights along this trail.

• The Fort Fraiser Trail, another multi-use trail, runs 7.75 miles between Lakeland and Bartow.

• Lakeland’s seven mile Loyce Harpe Park Trail features a mountain biking course.

• The TECO Auburndale Trail is a 5.5 mile paved multi-use trail with an abundance of wildlife.

• The Chain of Lakes Trail is 3.2 miles of paved trails beginning gin the downtown area of Winter Haven.

MapMyRIDE

Visit our partner MapMyRIDE.com to search for individual rides and trails in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale, Haines City, Frostproof, Bartow, and more.

Polk Area Bicycling Association

Official website of The Polk Area Bicycling Association!

The Polk Area Bicycling Association, Inc. (PABA) has been in existence for over 30 years. PABA provides comprehensive information for cycling enthusiasts residing in, and visiting Polk County. Ride maps, bike shops, ride schedules, and more can be found at www.polkbiking.com.

Friends of the Park

Download more trail maps and fact sheets from Polk County’s Friends of the Parks. Information includes driving directions, trail maps, GPS coordinates, and easy- to- follow written instructions to find Trek Ten hidden treasures.