Edgewater: Paths by the Water and Nature

Waterfront Setting and Trails

Edgewater lies on the Indian River and borders Mosquito Lagoon. Biking and hiking trails run through the town, along with the Riverwalk along the Intracoastal Waterway and paddling routes that start at the beach area of Menard-May Park. This gives you options for activities on land and on the water as you plan your trip. You can weigh which ones should shape your stay based on the activity and the distance involved.

The biking and hiking trails that run through Edgewater are part of the St. John's River to Sea Loop and the East Coast Regional Rail Trail. Edgewater's Riverwalk runs along the Intracoastal Waterway and is suitable for walking, jogging, and cycling.

Routes and Nature

The East Central Regional Rail Trail stretches 52 miles from Deltona to Edgewater; the Three Sisters Trail is about five miles long. The comparison shows very different route lengths: about five miles versus 52 miles. If you choose your routes based on distance, these figures provide a specific point of reference.

At low tide, Three Sisters is a group of three sandy islands, each with mangroves growing on it. Edgewater is the first municipality in Volusia County to be designated a Blueway Community. If you want to focus on the island group, take the low tide into account when planning. The details refer to different things: the approximate length applies to the trail, while the low tide applies to the island group described.

Edgewater is a habitat for birds, fish, dolphins, manatees, and other wildlife. While paddling around the mangrove islands near Edgewater, you may see bluebirds, snowy egrets, brown and white pelicans, roseate spoonbills, and ospreys. Sea turtles, dolphins, manatees, crabs, and rays may also be seen there.

History, Events, and Getting Here

Edgewater's roots go back to the settlement founded in the early 1800s by Dr. John Milton Hawks. In 1887, citrus growing and beekeeping were the main industries in Edgewater. A year later, steamboats shipped 11 tons of honey from the community of Hawks Park (Edgewater). The years 1887 and 1888 thus represent two successive aspects of the local economy: the importance of beekeeping and the shipment of honey.

EDGEfest events are scheduled monthly in Edgewater. If you want to include one of these events in your travel plans, check the specific dates in advance. Edgewater offers access to highways, Interstate 95, Interstate 4, and toll roads. Alongside local activities, you can also consider road access as a separate factor when choosing your destination.

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