The Collier to Polk Regional Trail will provide a connected multi-use trail that traverses Collier, Hendry, Glades, Highlands, Hardee, and Polk counties. When completed, the project is expected to be approximately 200 miles. This regional trail is being developed to:

• Enhance economic and nature-based tourism potential within the multi-county study area that includes Florida’s Heartland
• Connect small towns, parks, preserves, heritage sites, and wildlife corridors
• Enhance active transportation opportunities in the communities it will traverse

The Master Plan is currently underway to define high-level concepts and routing opportunities and to receive community input. It will be completed by July 2024. This will be followed by PD&E studies that will collectively identify the location and conceptual design of feasible alternatives for this long-distance trail.

Please visit the project website at www.colliertopolktrail.com/ 

Public open houses are planned for May 2024 throughout the Collier to Polk Regional Trail Study Area. A virtual open house will also be available.

If you have questions about the Master Plan or the planned open houses, please contact Katherine Chinault, FDOT Project Manager.

To send a comment or ask a question about this project, visit www.colliertopolktrail.com/get-involved/.