Red Blaze Trail

Red Blaze Trail is a 6.1-mile moderate hike in Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park in Florida, managed by the Regional Water Districts. The trail's name is a simple one, and the route lies within the preserve's own network of paths, so it makes an easy anchor for a day of exploring the preserve. The trail is nearly flat, with a total elevation gain of 20 feet and a total loss of 86 feet. The steepest point comes about 1.1 miles in at a 3% grade. The route runs from a low point of 41 feet to a high of 67 feet, so the climb is more a matter of walking over the land than of climbing it. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the Orlando airport weather station, about 13 miles away, show January highs near 72°F with lows around 50°F, while summer brings highs near 92°F and rain on 17 days a month in July and August. The trail is open to both horses and bikes, so it works well for riders or for anyone bringing a horse along. Plan for about two hours on foot. Other trails sit close by. White Blaze Trail and Yellow Blaze Trail are each about 0.9 miles away, and the Econlockhatchee River, a canoeing route, is about 2.6 miles off. Bronson River Trail is roughly 9.7 miles away.