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Parks & Recreation - 18Trails & Hiking itineraryStart the adventure off right with abrisk walk or ride on the South LakeTrail. This 4-mile trail opened in April2007 and connects the Lake Minneola Scenicand West Orange trails creating 30 milesRide the Tav-Leeof continuous trails.Trail from Leesburgto Tavares along portionsCatch lunch at this popular eateryof the Harris Chain of Lakes.near the trail in Clermont,Cheeser’s Palace (352-404-9431).If you’re in Tavares, stop off forlunch at O’Keefe’s Irish PubClimb the second highest point in(352-343-2157), overlookingthe state, Sugarloaf Mountain, atopWooton Park on Lake Dora.a 10-speed or mountain bike.Spend theafternoonsoaking up LakeCounty’s beautifulfoliage and butterflygarden at Discovery Gardens(352-343-4101).
Lake County Vacation Guide - 19Golfing itineraryWake up earlyto snag a tee time atSanctuary Ridge GolfClub (352-243-0411) inClermont. Known as the“only mountain course inFlorida” these 18 holesoffer 190 feet of overallelevation change with thehighest elevation point onthe course at 260 feet.In the afternoon, take a shorttrip to the Palisades CountryClub (352-394-0085). Thisscenic course also boasts somehilly terrain. Holes hug the shoresof crystal-clear Spring Lake beforeclimbing 80-plus feet from teeto green to provide panoramicviews from atop one of thehighest points overlookingbeautiful Lake Minneola.For day two, stickwith most notablecourses in Lake County atMission Inn Resort & Club,(tee times 352-324-3885 or alternate number352-324-3101). While resorts are common inFlorida, Mission Inn breaks the mold with itstranquil setting of a peaceful plantation nestled inthe rolling hills of the small Lake County villageknown as Howey-in-the-Hills.Home to several collegiate championshipseach year, Mission Inn features two courses.Mastering the El Campeón course, or“The Champion,” is no small feat. It’s one of themost challenging championship courses in theSouth and the third oldest golf course in the state.By featuring water on 13 of 18 holes and rare85-foot elevation changes, the course ranks in theTop 10 in the state, according to Florida GolfingNews. Along with the Las Colinas (The Hills),which is noted for its large, undulating fairwaysand greens, the two courses make foroutstanding tournament play.
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