Gemini Springs Park

Jog the challenging 19.8-mile Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail from Osteen to Gemini Springs, featuring diverse scenery and Gemini Springs Park.

This Green Springs Park – Gemini Springs Park loop from Stone Island offers a fantastic long-distance jogging experience, taking you through lush Florida landscapes. You'll transition from paved paths to natural trails and wooden boardwalks, especially within Green Springs Park, where you can admire the unique green sulfur spring. The route is a journey through shaded oak and palm hammocks, cypress swamps, and past the twin natural springs at Gemini Springs Park, providing plenty of scenic variety for your 14.1-mile (22.6 km) run.

Planning your jog is straightforward, as both Green Springs Park and Gemini Springs Park provide ample parking, public restrooms, and picnic pavilions. The route has a modest 116 feet (35 metres) of elevation gain, but its 'difficult' rating comes from the distance and varied terrain, which includes sections that can be marshy after rain, so wear appropriate footwear. Expect to complete this loop in about 2 hours and 19 minutes, making it a solid workout.

This jogging route is a key section of the Spring-to-Spring Trail, which connects several natural springs and parks in Volusia County. You'll encounter diverse wildlife, including birds, armadillos, and possibly alligators in marshy areas. Both parks also boast historical significance, with Green Springs Park once serving as a health spa and Gemini Springs Park featuring an 1800s farmhouse, adding a touch of local history to your outdoor adventure.