Discover a different side of Florida as you experience the many trails of West Volusia County. Conveniently located between Orlando and Daytona Beach, West Volusia County, Florida offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy parks featuring pristine, natural beauty, historic homes like the Stetson Mansion and DeBary Hall, and award-winning restaurants, including those in Downtown DeLand – voted America’s BEST Mainstreet! It’s time to hike, bike, and quench your thirst along the trails in West Volusia County.
Earn your Wings Along the Wings of the West trail
When venturing out to West Volusia, you’d be hard-pressed to not stop at each of the “Wings of the West.” From the mural that started it all in Downtown DeLand to the mystical fairy wings located at the Cassadaga Spiritual Camp’s Fairy Trail, to peacock feathers at Barberville Pioneer Settlement, the Wing trail not only gives you the chance to take some great photo ops but also acts as a “Best of the West”, taking you to some of the biggest attractions in the area. Be sure to tag your photos with #WingsOfTheWest!
For more information on the Wings of the West, click here.
Get your bike on
Whether you’re looking to explore the great outdoors, experience scenic vistas or marvel at natural treasures, West Volusia’s world-class bike trails have you covered (literally!). Moss-draped oaks line the more than 20-mile Spring-to-Spring Trail that’s ideal for hikers, bikers, and runners eager to explore a variety of the area’s natural springs. It’s also home to an array of birds, from herons and ospreys to the iconic bald eagle.
While you’re in the area, head out to the longest multi-use paved loop trail in the Southeast, the St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop. At nearly 260 miles, the Loop passes through the communities of Osteen, Deltona, Enterprise, DeBary, Orange City, DeLand, and DeLeon Springs, providing access to countless scenic parks and springs along the way on the trails in West Volusia.
All That, Plus Something to Drink
As you hit the trails, be sure to include the CoolCraft Beverage Trail in your itinerary! With over a dozen breweries, wineries, coffee shops, and eateries on the list, you can enjoy beer, wine, coffee, smoothies as cool as their destinations. Visit 5 of the CoolCraft stops and get your free Pint Glass Koozie along the trails in West Volusia!
For more information, please visit www.coolcrafttrail.com.
Several more award-winning trails wind their way through small friendly communities along the St. Johns River, each with opportunities to stop for a bite at any of the area’s popular eateries.
More information for all of West Volusia’s trails can be picked up in our Visitor Center located at 116 W. New York Avenue in Downtown DeLand, FL, or can be found online on our website at www.visitwestvolusia.com. Please call 386-734-0162 for more information.
Go East for More Trails!
Visitors looking for a fun and unique way to explore the Daytona Beach area will find just what they’re looking for in the new Ultimate Daytona Beach Trail Guide.
This exciting collection of the car, craft, and culture-themed tours and trails will help visitors navigate Daytona Beach and explore its many cultural, historic, and natural attractions, as well as some great places for tasty food and spirits that the area is known for. The Ultimate Daytona Beach Trail Guide includes Hiking and Biking Trails, an Ale Trail, the “Iconic” Trail (full of wonderful photo-ops), a Monuments and Statues Trail, the Share the Heritage Trail, and, of course, the Motorsports Trail.
For more information about the Ultimate Daytona Beach Trail Guide, including interactive maps and fun ideas for exploring the wide-open spaces and fun places in the Daytona Beach area, visit https://www.daytonabeach.com/things-to-do/trails/.