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Is General James A. Van Fleet State Trail open right now?

Q: Is General James A. Van Fleet State Trail open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, General James A. Van Fleet State Trail is open. No closures reported by Florida State Parks.

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General James A. Van Fleet State Trail is open.

Why this statusNo closures reported by Florida State Parks.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Type: Florida State Park
State: FL
Nearest town: Sumter

About General James A. Van Fleet State Trail

General James A. Van Fleet State Trail is a rail trail in Florida, named after General James A. Van Fleet, who was a distinguished combat commander in both World Wars and the Korean War.

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Visitor info

AddressSumter, Lake, Polk

Websitewww.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/general-james-van-fleet-state-trail ↗

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How we read this status

We derive General James A. Van Fleet State Trail's status from the park system's public alerts, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No closures reported by Florida State Parks. Full method: how we check park status.