Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail
An official Florida Scenic Highway & National Scenic Byway
Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail
An official Florida Scenic Highway & National Scenic Byway
THE LOOP
Come experience a unique and special part of old Florida you won't soon forget!
- Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail (OSLT) is a 34 mile double loop of roadways traversing some of the most beautiful and diverse natural scenery remaining in all of coastal central Florida. There is ready access to the Atlantic Ocean, North Peninsula, Bulow Creek and Tomoka State Parks. The roadway view includes vistas of rivers, creeks, marshes, dunes, and beaches.
- You can see those natural features balanced with over 300 years of history including The Casements, the winter residence of John D Rockefeller.
- There are several unique opportunities to view rare and protected wildlife on the beach, May-September is marine turtle nesting season and December-April the right whale migrates off our coast to birth their calves.
- Recreational opportunities abound with numerous parks and trails offering boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, bicycling, beach walking, and much more.
PLACES TO VISIT ON THE LOOP
- The On the Loop page highlights some of the major attractions on the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail.
- Our Parks page lists all parks on the Loop. Included are three Florida State Parks; North Peninsula State Park, Bulow Creek State Park, and Tomoka State Park as well as Volusia County parks and City of Ormond Beach parks. Our On the Loop page has additional details about the major parks.
- A large section of the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail runs along AIA where there are many beach access points. Our Beaches page lists these addresses plus beach rules and information.
- Our Fishing page has information on surf and bank fishing and locations of docks and bridges, as well as fishing licenses and regulations.
- Hiking trails are listed on our Hiking page.
- Historic sites and other points of interest are listed on our Historic Sites/Museums page.
All roadways are public access with no tolls. Please obey all speed limits and traffic laws, and watch for birds and animals crossing the roadways, especially at dawn and dusk.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OSLT Monthly Meeting
OSLT Monthly Meeting
OSLT Monthly Meeting
Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail Monthly Meeting
We hope you will join us to learn about OSLT's upcoming events and plans.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 23rd
WHERE: Ormond Beach Library, Sandpiper Room
30 S Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Join Us Remotely:
CLEANUP CREW
OSLT Monthly Meeting
OSLT Monthly Meeting
CleanUp Crew - our new road and river cleanup team is planning its first event after Octoberfest
To join our CleanUp Crew mailing list please send a request with your name email and phone number to OrmondScenicLoop@gmail.com
We will only use your phone number if your email doesn't work.
IN THE LOOP - OSLT Newsletter
October - Hurricane Impact
October - Hurricane Impact
October - Hurricane Impact
IN THE LOOP - OSLT Newsletter
This past month has been a real challenge for Florida residents and those of us living along the Loop are no exception. Even though we were spared the brunt of Hurricane Helene, we were not so lucky in escaping major damage from Hurricane Milton - a behemoth storm which brought 14 plus inches of rain in a 24-hour period. This huge amount of rain, coupled with a full moon and king tides, has led to a delay in the floodwaters receding, and standing water is still a problem along the Loop and in our greater community as a whole. Many of us are dismayed that there seems to be a correlation between areas where development has replaced wetlands - and subsequent flooding results. As we experience this flooding from Hurricane Milton on Old Dixie Highway and the ongoing dune erosion along A1A (resulting in the installation of secant seawalls to protect the roadway), there can be little doubt that our coastal community is in flux. Now more than ever it seems that the preservation of trees, mangroves and native palms and dune vegetation along the Loop should be a major priority of our public officials. We can see with our own eyes that sea level rise is impacting our area and this is a cautionary tale for all of us.
IN THE LOOP Newsletters
October - Hurricane Impact
October - Hurricane Impact
IN THE LOOP - OSLT Newsletters
October 2024 - Hurricane Impact - Cleaning up and Coping
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September 2024 - Cleaning up the Loop - Thanks to our Volunteers
August 2024 - Let's Clean up the Coast
July 2024 - Christmas in July?!
May/June 2024 - Summertime News
April 2024 - A Recap of ReGrow the Loop
March 2024 - Connecting with Nature
To see all past newsletters - click here and scroll through past posts
Support OSLT
Please visit our SUPPORT OSLT page for our store, volunteer opportunities, and ways to donate. Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions along the Loop. Your generous donation will fund our mission and upcoming projects.
NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY
FLORIDA SCENIC HIGHWAY
NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY
October 2009
Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail is designated as a National Scenic Byway.
OUR MISSION
FLORIDA SCENIC HIGHWAY
NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY
To preserve, protect and enhance the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail by serving as a focused source of education, community outreach, and enhancement projects consistent with our volunteer resources and the guidelines of the Florida Scenic Highway and National Scenic Byway programs.
FLORIDA SCENIC HIGHWAY
FLORIDA SCENIC HIGHWAY
FLORIDA SCENIC HIGHWAY
July 2007
Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail is officially designated as a Florida Scenic Highway. Organization becomes a Corridor Management Entity (CME)