Lake Apopka trailhead temporarily closing

North Shore trailhead closing for bridge repairs

From The St. John's River Water Management District

The North Shore Trailhead, located within the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Lake Apopka North Shore, will temporarily close to accommodate bridge repairs within the property.

WHAT: Temporary trailhead closure

WHEN: Dec. 19th–22nd from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

WHERE: North Shore Trailhead at Lake Apopka North Shore

Lake Apopka

Visitors who want to use the trailhead during the scheduled maintenance must enter the parking area before 10 a.m. and be prepared to stay until after 2 p.m., or enter after 2 p.m. Alternative trailheads on the popular 20,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore, including Clay Island, Green Mountain Scenic Overlook, Magnolia Park and Wildlife Drive trailheads, will remain open.

For a map of alternative trailheads and other information, please visit www.sjrwmd.com/recreationguide/lakeapopka.

St. Johns River Water Management District staff are committed to ensuring the sustainable use and protection of water resources for the benefit of the people of the district and the state of Florida. The St. Johns River Water Management District is one of five districts in Florida managing groundwater and surface water supplies in the state. The district encompasses all or part of 18 northeast and east-central Florida counties. District headquarters are in Palatka, and staff also are available to serve the public at service centers in Maitland, Jacksonville and Palm Bay.