Where is this section of golf cart path?

[flsteve]

Okay, my wife and I came here for our lifestyle visit in August of 2020 and in February we bought a home here in Spanish Springs. On that lifestyle week though, we drove our golf cart up from Brownwood to Spanish Springs just to see everything available.

We came across a stretch of golf cart path (maybe 200 yards or so) that was completely covered by trees overhead, almost like a trellis. it seems like it was maybe somewhere between 466A and 466. Not sure if it was Morse or Buena Vista. When my wife and I saw this stretch we both said, "Oh my gosh this place is beautiful!" (meaning all of The Villages). It COULD be north of 466. Because it was our first visit we didn't know the area at all back then.

Yesterday was our 5th time out on a long trip where we also hoped to maybe stumble upon that area again-- with no luck. Does this beautiful stretch of golf cart path sound familiar to anyone? We would love to find it again!

[champion6]

That sounds like the golf cart path between Laurel Manor Rec Center and Saddlebrook Rec Center - north of 466 & east of Buena Vista, parallel with Buena Vista.

[UpNorth]

Okay, my wife and I came here for our lifestyle visit in August of 2020 and in February we bought a home here in Spanish Springs. On that lifestyle week though, we drove our golf cart up from Brownwood to Spanish Springs just to see everything available.

We came across a stretch of golf cart path (maybe 200 yards or so) that was completely covered by trees overhead, almost like a trellis. it seems like it was maybe somewhere between 466A and 466. Not sure if it was Morse or Buena Vista. When my wife and I saw this stretch we both said, "Oh my gosh this place is beautiful!" (meaning all of The Villages). It COULD be north of 466. Because it was our first visit we didn't know the area at all back then.

Yesterday was our 5th time out on a long trip where we also hoped to maybe stumble upon that area again-- with no luck. Does this beautiful stretch of golf cart path sound familiar to anyone? We would love to find it again!

Perhaps the path next to the Saddlebrook executive nine, just off Buena Vista.

[mikreb]

Laurel Manor

[bagboy]

It could be Buena Vista Blvd in the Sumter Landing area, near Stillwater Trail that you are looking for.

[kansasr]

This is the path that runs from Laurel Manor to Saddlebrook that has been mentioned....

[rustyp]

A new record ! The first five responses agree. This is the spot for sure. It is a MMP north of 466 correct ?

:1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Garywt]

That is our favorite path, we call it The Tunnel of Love. We go through there often, every time we go to we go to Brownwood from up near Route 42.

[Bogie Shooter]

A new record ! The first five responses agree. This is the spot for sure. It is a MMP north of 466 correct ?

:1rotfl::1rotfl:

Maybe someone will let you know for sure.:1rotfl::1rotfl:

[billethkid]

Perhaps the path next to the Saddlebrook executive nine, just off Buena Vista.

If that is not the one then they definietly need to check it out also.
I think it is the one of the most unique and picturesque in TV

[musicman1612]

That’s my favorite section too!! It’s between Laurel Manor near Saddlebrook off of Buena Vista Blvd. You take Buena Vista to get there. Beautiful!!

[Donnie&Viv]

It is at Laurel Manor a favorite among many.

[thevillages2013]

That is our favorite path, we call it The Tunnel of Love. We go through there often, every time we go to we go to Brownwood from up near Route 42.
Better be a quickie there’s lots of traffic through there:bigbow:

[DaleDivine]

This is the path that runs from Laurel Manor to Saddlebrook that has been mentioned....
Yes, the path that runs parallel with the first and second holes of Saddlebrook.
:coolsmiley::welcome:

[cindyfeh]

We call it “Tunnel of Trees” right along Burns Vista as mentioned above. It is one of our favorite places on the golf cart paths.

[chenault55]

It sounds like the cart path that runs beside Saddlebrook executive golf course on 466 and Buena Vista. I love it too. This link is a map of the golf courses. https://www.golfthevillages.com/images/TheVillagesGolfMap.pdf.

[martinyaeger]

Okay, my wife and I came here for our lifestyle visit in August of 2020 and in February we bought a home here in Spanish Springs. On that lifestyle week though, we drove our golf cart up from Brownwood to Spanish Springs just to see everything available.

We came across a stretch of golf cart path (maybe 200 yards or so) that was completely covered by trees overhead, almost like a trellis. it seems like it was maybe somewhere between 466A and 466. Not sure if it was Morse or Buena Vista. When my wife and I saw this stretch we both said, "Oh my gosh this place is beautiful!" (meaning all of The Villages). It COULD be north of 466. Because it was our first visit we didn't know the area at all back then.

Yesterday was our 5th time out on a long trip where we also hoped to maybe stumble upon that area again-- with no luck. Does this beautiful stretch of golf cart path sound familiar to anyone? We would love to find it again!
It sounds like the golf path parallel to hole number one on Saddlebrook executive golf course

[SERENITY52]

Okay, my wife and I came here for our lifestyle visit in August of 2020 and in February we bought a home here in Spanish Springs. On that lifestyle week though, we drove our golf cart up from Brownwood to Spanish Springs just to see everything available.

We came across a stretch of golf cart path (maybe 200 yards or so) that was completely covered by trees overhead, almost like a trellis. it seems like it was maybe somewhere between 466A and 466. Not sure if it was Morse or Buena Vista. When my wife and I saw this stretch we both said, "Oh my gosh this place is beautiful!" (meaning all of The Villages). It COULD be north of 466. Because it was our first visit we didn't know the area at all back then.

Yesterday was our 5th time out on a long trip where we also hoped to maybe stumble upon that area again-- with no luck. Does this beautiful stretch of golf cart path sound familiar to anyone? We would love to find it again!
The path you are talking about is by Saddlebrook executive golf course. It's north of the tunnel to Laurel Manor.

[Annarachel]

Beautiful!

[photo1902]

Good grief, Admin. Please close this post. The question was long since answered

[Bridget Staunton]

I second the person that said: it’s by Sumter Landing bt Stillwater with the beautiful multiple southern oaks. I could sit there and meditate without any problem

[geobet]

It’s definitely the golf cart path north of 466 along Saddle Brook parallel to Buena Vista. A local artist painted it with a cart driving along and It’s hanging in my friend’s dining room.

[jimkerr]

Good grief, Admin. Please close this post. The question was long since answered
Is someone a bit grumpy? Sheesh!

[msilagy]

Go over to Laurel Manor rec center on your golf cart and find the path that goes under 466 - that will take you thru the tunnel of trees and you will end up coming out in Saddlebrook rec center. It's a bit tricky to find but ask others and they will direct you. There's a little golf cart roundabout near Laurel Manor if I remember correctly and it's not far from that. It truly is a beautiful path. And it's not real busy - I went thru there to go to the Alzheimers Walk at the Polo grounds a couple of months ago. Enjoy!

[photo1902]

Is someone a bit grumpy? Sheesh!

Not grumpy at all. Just wish people would read the previous 24 posts about where this stretch of MMP is located.

It could be beside Saddlebrook :1rotfl:

[gwenhwalker@yahoo.com]

Path runs beside Saddlebrook golf course

[Freehiker]

Better be a quickie there’s lots of traffic through there:bigbow:

Get it done!

[BettyInFL]

There is a 'square' of tree covered dirt paths between the Mulberry dog park and Belle Meade.

[nhtexasrn]

Okay, my wife and I came here for our lifestyle visit in August of 2020 and in February we bought a home here in Spanish Springs. On that lifestyle week though, we drove our golf cart up from Brownwood to Spanish Springs just to see everything available.

We came across a stretch of golf cart path (maybe 200 yards or so) that was completely covered by trees overhead, almost like a trellis. it seems like it was maybe somewhere between 466A and 466. Not sure if it was Morse or Buena Vista. When my wife and I saw this stretch we both said, "Oh my gosh this place is beautiful!" (meaning all of The Villages). It COULD be north of 466. Because it was our first visit we didn't know the area at all back then.

Yesterday was our 5th time out on a long trip where we also hoped to maybe stumble upon that area again-- with no luck. Does this beautiful stretch of golf cart path sound familiar to anyone? We would love to find it again!

There is a stretch like that over by the polo fields. I think you get to it off Buena Vista but I couldn't really give you directions. We live in Pine Hills and go through it when we go from here to the polo field. It is near Saddlebrook golf course. It really is beautiful.

[Jbaxter]

Definitely the path alongside Saddlebrook golf course.
I call it Sleepy Hollow

[fpmoravcik]

Starts just before south bound or after the 466 tunnel north bound

[CFrance]

It could be Buena Vista Blvd in the Sumter Landing area, near Stillwater Trail that you are looking for.
That's my vote, especially in the spring when all the azalea are blooming.

[Rzepecki]

Another area I discovered yesterday is Woodridge, behind Walmart, before you get to the driving range. Gorgeous old oaks towering over the road.

[JanetMM]

Not grumpy at all. Just wish people would read the previous 24 posts about where this stretch of MMP is located.

It could be beside Saddlebrook :1rotfl:

You could always just stop reading! Why continue on and aggravate yourself. 😡You know the definition of insanity???

[Drammy]

This stretch is along side of the saddlebrook executive golf course..

[bagboy]

That's my vote, especially in the spring when all the azalea are blooming.

Sure is a beautiful area. We'll have to venture up towards Saddlebrook and see the area being discussed.

[banjobob]

Could be after the tunnel at Lake Sumter when you go to the right toward Lake Minoa rec center , big oaks ,plantings very pretty . But you are probably right about the Saddlebrook trail ,love it.

[Bogie Shooter]

You could always just stop reading! Why continue on and aggravate yourself. 😡You know the definition of insanity???

But I recognize stupidity.:a040:

[richinfl]

[QUOTE=rustyp;1955940]A new record ! The first five responses agree. This is the spot for sure. It is a MMP north of 466 correct ?

Cross under highway 466 at Laurel Manor rec center and when you come up from the tunnel you will be on that part of the golf cart trail.

[Spalumbos62]

Better be a quickie there’s lots of traffic through there:bigbow:


You are gross.

[rustyp]

[QUOTE=rustyp;1955940]A new record ! The first five responses agree. This is the spot for sure. It is a MMP north of 466 correct ?

Cross under highway 466 at Laurel Manor rec center and when you come up from the tunnel you will be on that part of the golf cart trail.

Thanks. The last sentence - it was sarcasm. I knew exactly where it was. I also knew exactly where this thread was going after five correct responses in a row with no disagreement. "A new TOTV record". Still plenty of time left in this thread for controversy. Great entertainment.

[xcaligirl]

Okay, my wife and I came here for our lifestyle visit in August of 2020 and in February we bought a home here in Spanish Springs. On that lifestyle week though, we drove our golf cart up from Brownwood to Spanish Springs just to see everything available.

We came across a stretch of golf cart path (maybe 200 yards or so) that was completely covered by trees overhead, almost like a trellis. it seems like it was maybe somewhere between 466A and 466. Not sure if it was Morse or Buena Vista. When my wife and I saw this stretch we both said, "Oh my gosh this place is beautiful!" (meaning all of The Villages). It COULD be north of 466. Because it was our first visit we didn't know the area at all back then.

Yesterday was our 5th time out on a long trip where we also hoped to maybe stumble upon that area again-- with no luck. Does this beautiful stretch of golf cart path sound familiar to anyone? We would love to find it again!
Looks like most people gave you the location, between Laurel Manor and Saddlebrook. It reminds us of Tunnel of the Trees in Kauai Hawaii! Plus, it's about 10-15 degrees cooler in the summer!! Welcome and enjoy your life in the Villages!

[nancyuber]

Okay, my wife and I came here for our lifestyle visit in August of 2020 and in February we bought a home here in Spanish Springs. On that lifestyle week though, we drove our golf cart up from Brownwood to Spanish Springs just to see everything available.

We came across a stretch of golf cart path (maybe 200 yards or so) that was completely covered by trees overhead, almost like a trellis. it seems like it was maybe somewhere between 466A and 466. Not sure if it was Morse or Buena Vista. When my wife and I saw this stretch we both said, "Oh my gosh this place is beautiful!" (meaning all of The Villages). It COULD be north of 466. Because it was our first visit we didn't know the area at all back then.

Yesterday was our 5th time out on a long trip where we also hoped to maybe stumble upon that area again-- with no luck. Does this beautiful stretch of golf cart path sound familiar to anyone? We would love to find it again!

also my favorite. We called it The Road to Tara. So beautiful!!!

[Nick B]

So it's true about the villages being a "lifestyle" community? Always thought it was a myth. I must get a luffah.

[photo1902]

You could always just stop reading! Why continue on and aggravate yourself. ������You know the definition of insanity???

Thanks for your concern about my mental health status. But, like another poster alluded to, it is great entertainment!

[Barborv]

So- If I'm on Buena Vista heading north towards 466, I cross under 466 , but won't I still be on Buena Vista. People are saying it's parallel to Buena vista. Do you have to turn off somewhere after you come out of the tunnel? I'm not going to be in TV till July and would love to check it out.

[DaleDivine]

So- If I'm on Buena Vista heading north towards 466, I cross under 466 , but won't I still be on Buena Vista. People are saying it's parallel to Buena vista. Do you have to turn off somewhere after you come out of the tunnel? I'm not going to be in TV till July and would love to check it out.

If you can find Saddlebrook executive golf course it's the cart path that runs along the first and second holes.
:welcome::popcorn::a040::clap2::MOJE_whot:

[sallyh26]

Okay, my wife and I came here for our lifestyle visit in August of 2020 and in February we bought a home here in Spanish Springs. On that lifestyle week though, we drove our golf cart up from Brownwood to Spanish Springs just to see everything available.

We came across a stretch of golf cart path (maybe 200 yards or so) that was completely covered by trees overhead, almost like a trellis. it seems like it was maybe somewhere between 466A and 466. Not sure if it was Morse or Buena Vista. When my wife and I saw this stretch we both said, "Oh my gosh this place is beautiful!" (meaning all of The Villages). It COULD be north of 466. Because it was our first visit we didn't know the area at all back then.

Yesterday was our 5th time out on a long trip where we also hoped to maybe stumble upon that area again-- with no luck. Does this beautiful stretch of golf cart path sound familiar to anyone? We would love to find it again!
You may be talking about what I like to call “Canopy Lane”. It runs from the 466 tunnel in front of Laurel Manor & continues parallel along the Saddlebrook executive golf course at Saddlebrook recreation complex.

[pat9806]

At Saddlebrook to get down towards Palmer’s on Bueno Vista

[shopnstop]

Directly adjacent to the Saddlebrook 9 hole executive course!

[Topspinmo]

Good grief, Admin. Please close this post. The question was long since answered


Not really, that not on the way from brownwood to spainish springs square. In fact it’s round bout way to go all way up BV to el Camino Reno then back down to spainish springs. But, I could see how it would happen on life style visit:):)

[Topspinmo]

Better be a quickie there’s lots of traffic through there:bigbow:

Luckily, there no electrical boxes on that stretch. :duck:

[FFulton45]

[UOTE=flsteve;1955857]Okay, my wife and I came here for our lifestyle visit in August of 2020 and in February we bought a home here in Spanish Springs. On that lifestyle week though, we drove our golf cart up from Brownwood to Spanish Springs just to see everything available.

We came across a stretch of golf cart path (maybe 200 yards or so) that was completely covered by trees overhead, almost like a trellis. it seems like it was maybe somewhere between 466A and 466. Not sure if it was Morse or Buena Vista. When my wife and I saw this stretch we both said, "Oh my gosh this place is beautiful!" (meaning all of The Villages). It COULD be north of 466. Because it was our first visit we didn't know the area at all back then.

Yesterday was our 5th time out on a long trip where we also hoped to maybe stumble upon that area again-- with no luck. Does this beautiful stretch of golf cart path sound familiar to anyone? We would love to find it again![/QUOTE]
Try north of 466 and Morse. Take the cart path from Lake Sumter North. You will see a picnic area keep going and hopefully once you cross 466 that us the place you're looking for.

[tvbound]

During one of our rentals, we usually used what we came to call "canopy lane" (next to the executive course) on our way back to the house. Since we were sightseeing most of the time and it was about equal taking the Morse or Buena Vista trails to LSL, we would come down Morse for the thrill of trying to merge & weave across the road to the short/narrow bridge before the guard shack, without getting crushed by rushing vehicles on Morse. We figured if we got nailed trying to get across the road though, at least there was a church just across the bridge where last rites could be performed. lol On our way back home, we would usually come back up on the Buena Vista trail (past Laurel Manor and under the bridge), to come up the portion of the overhanging trees next to the course. It wasn't until about the third time northbound through this area though, that we figured out the quick turnoff to the cart tunnel, before ending up on the road and using the traffic light at the polo grounds. Lots of honked horns on that little move also. ha-ha We did notice though, that the actual cart path led to a tight 90 degree turn to the tunnel under Buena Vista and what looked like lots of scrape and paint marks on the tunnel entrance crown. I'm guessing that more than a few people have found out the hard way, how tight and low the turn into that tunnel is. Now with all of the exploring south of the turnpike yet to do, it will be interesting to see if there are any little secrets/hidden/dangerous turns down in that area - or if they've continued to learn from their previously ill-designed sections (you can tell that things get wider and the curves less severe, the further south you go).

[Bill14564]

During one of our rentals, we usually used what we came to call "canopy lane" (next to the executive course) on our way back to the house. Since we were sightseeing most of the time and it was about equal taking the Morse or Buena Vista trails to LSL, we would come down Morse for the thrill of trying to merge & weave across the road to the short/narrow bridge before the guard shack, without getting crushed by rushing vehicles on Morse. We figured if we got nailed trying to get across the road though, at least there was a church just across the bridge where last rites could be performed. lol On our way back home, we would usually come back up on the Buena Vista trail (past Laurel Manor and under the bridge), to come up the portion of the overhanging trees next to the course. It wasn't until about the third time northbound through this area though, that we figured out the quick turnoff to the cart tunnel, before ending up on the road and using the traffic light at the polo grounds. Lots of honked horns on that little move also. ha-ha We did notice though, that the actual cart path led to a tight 90 degree turn to the tunnel under Buena Vista and what looked like lots of scrape and paint marks on the tunnel entrance crown. I'm guessing that more than a few people have found out the hard way, how tight and low the turn into that tunnel is. Now with all of the exploring south of the turnpike yet to do, it will be interesting to see if there are any little secrets/hidden/dangerous turns down in that area - or if they've continued to learn from their previously ill-designed sections (you can tell that things get wider and the curves less severe, the further south you go).

We went exploring today to find the lane. A little tricky to get to the first time but shouldn't be bad in the future. We also found the one-way cart path and sharp turn into the narrow tunnel - that was fun. Now I know of two speed bumps on the (non-golfing) golf cart paths.

[barlfair]

That is our favorite path, we call it The Tunnel of Love. We go through there often, every time we go to we go to Brownwood from up near Route 42.

We call it rainforest road since it reminds us of a section of road in Panama called 'Rainforest Road'.

[Topspinmo]

So- If I'm on Buena Vista heading north towards 466, I cross under 466 , but won't I still be on Buena Vista. People are saying it's parallel to Buena vista. Do you have to turn off somewhere after you come out of the tunnel? I'm not going to be in TV till July and would love to check it out.

You cross under BV at Laura manor before 466, on 466 side of Laura manor there will be tunnel under 466, once you go into that tunnel ( going north) it comes out on saddlebrook golf course on left. You are now entering tunnel of love up to saddlebrook rec center. Once pass saddlebrook you have or cross under BV to head north on B/V cart path that parallels BV heading north to Savannah center or glenview.

[Dennys37Packard]

Yes, if you go to Laurel Manor and find the tunnel behind it that goes under 466, you are there. Also sometimes called Forest Gump Way. Enjoy

[Bogie Shooter]

[QUOTE
Try north of 466 and Morse. Take the cart path from Lake Sumter North. You will see a picnic area keep going and hopefully once you cross 466 that us the place you're looking for.[/QUOTE]

466 runs east & west
Morse runs north & south
picnic area is along Morse multi-modal
The tree tunnel is along Buena Vista.....as noted in the 30 or 40 above posts.

[Kenklaw]

Sage is right

[Bogie Shooter]

The correct response was given in POST # 2.
Just unbelievable what followed………….

[geofitz13]

This is the path that runs from Laurel Manor to Saddlebrook that has been mentioned....

Imagine how beautiful this will be during a winter ice storm!!