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 30+ 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 299 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
Parks along the Loop include 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. A large section of the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail runs along AIA where there are many Beach Access points. Our Fishing page has information on surf and bank fishing and locations of docks and bridges. Hiking trails are listed on our Hiking 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
ReGrow the Loop Edible Landscapes
ReGrow the Loop Edible Landscapes
ReGrow the Loop Edible Landscapes
ReGrow: Edible Landscapes and History of the Loop as Told by its Plants
By UF/IFAS Extension Director Kalan Taylor
This program will focus on creating Florida Friendly™ edible landscaping and highlight the amazing history of plants that have played a significant role in our area's past.
- WHEN: Saturday, September 30th
- WHERE: Ormond Beach Library, 30 South Beach Street
- TIME: 10 - 11:30 am EDT
For additional information and to Register click here
Highbridge Road Closed Oct 5 - 14
ReGrow the Loop Edible Landscapes
ReGrow the Loop Edible Landscapes
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
HIGHBRIDGE ROAD TO CLOSE OCTOBER 5-14
Highbridge Road from John Anderson Drive to Walter Boardman Dr. will be closed due to multiple gears and parts being replaced on the bridge. Those of us living in north Ormond by the Sea will have to drive to either SR 100 or Granada Blvd. to access the mainland until the bridge is repaired.
The road may open early if repairs are finished early.
Please help us get the word out.
Fall Trail Walk - October 7th
ReGrow the Loop Edible Landscapes
ReGrow the Loop - Tree Giveaway Oct 14
Fall Trail Walk - Coastal Strand Trail
Our annual fall trail walk will be on October 7th at 10 am on the Coastal Strand Trail beginning at Smith Creek Landing. Our guide, Paul Rebmann, a Florida Master Naturalist and nature photographer, will share his knowledge of the local fauna.
- WHEN: Saturday, October 7th
- WHERE: Smith Creek Landing - 40 Highbridge Road Ormond Beach
- TIME: 10 - 11:30 EDT
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regrow-the-loop-nature-walk-with-ormond-scenic-loop-and-trail-group-tickets-679414114907
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ReGrow the Loop - Tree Giveaway Oct 14
ReGrow the Loop - Tree Giveaway Oct 14
ReGrow the Loop - Tree Giveaway Oct 14
ReGrow the Loop: Tree Giveaway
Workshops and efforts to ReGrow the Loop continue and in October those who have taken the ReGrow the Loop pledge and attended a scheduled workshop or field trip are eligible to receive a free tree. But first, you have to sign the pledge!
Signing today will ensure you have a chance to attend a workshop before the tree giveaway on October 14th.
Click here to sign the pledge https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...
OSLT Meeting October 25th
ReGrow the Loop - Tree Giveaway Oct 14
OSLT Meeting October 25th
We hope you will join us to learn about OSLT's upcoming events and plans.
- WHEN: Wednesday, October 25th
- WHERE: Ormond Beach Library,
30 South Beach Street
- TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Please click here for information about joining remotely.
Upcoming A1A/Ocean Shore Improvements
Sharing Information to Keep You Informed
In order to keep you informed about what's happening on the Loop OSLT is sharing information we have received about the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) upcoming A1A projects.
Status update on the three projects that will likely have the most interest residents along the Loop.
We will post updates as they become available.
1. S.R. A1A Improvements from north of Granada Boulevard to Sandra Drive (442874-1)
This project plans to resurface this segment of S.R. A1A and provide pedestrian enhancements such as six new midblock crossings equipped with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), a wider sidewalk on the west side of the road, and a new sidewalk on the east side of the road north of Standish Drive. Additionally, small medians will be introduced to help encourage safer driving speeds. This project is in design and expected to start construction in late summer 2024.
2. S.R. A1A Improvements from Sandra Drive to the Flagler County line (450946-1)
The purpose of this project is to resurface this segment of S.R. A1A and evaluate other potential improvements to help manage speeds and to enhance safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. This project is set to begin design later this month, with construction scheduled to begin fall 2025. A public meeting for this project will be held later in design.
3. Buried Sea Walls (450443-1 and 450444-1)
The project team continues to work on securing the necessary permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and other regulatory agencies. The permitting process will dictate when work can begin. The Department is striving to be able to start work late this year. Because of permits, it is likely construction will begin on the Flagler County portion first. FDOT is also coordinating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Flagler County to ensure the wall construction does not interfere with the beach renourishment project expected to begin next summer.
NOTE: The project team has offered to attend a future meeting of the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail to provide an update, perhaps later this fall once they have a completed design and a better idea of construction activities.
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)