new owner, new cart! path between Pine Ridge and??
 

yes, I did purchase the villages GPS app but it's not clear to me what roads that carts can't go on and/or there is no parallel path.

so....if I'm coming off Moyer Loop, what is the best way to take my cart between:

1. Brownwood square
2. Lake Sumpter square
3. And where can I cross 466A to get to Publix on the opposite side of Colony Plaza?

thanks in advance. it's all a bit daunting...

The rec centers and possibly the pro shops carry golf cart maps around $5 these will help. Also, there are 2 villages apps, a free one and a paid one (less than $10 as I recall). These have golf cart directions.
You and your cart are not allowed on any roads marked 35 MPH or higher. There are tunnels under all of the major roads for crossing these. I strongly suggest you turn on your light so you can be seen in the tunnels.

helpful advice. thanks

There is a tunnel under Rt 466A off of Heald Way. You make a left from Heald Way just before you get to Rt 466A.

1. It depends on whether you are at the north or south part of Moyer loop. In either case you need to find the tunnel under Morse then take Pinellas or Hillsborough over to Buena Vista and the Buena Vista Trail south to Brownwood.

2. Find your way to the north part of Moyer loop. Turn north when you get to Morse and follow the Morse Trail north to Lake Sumter

3. When you find the Morse Trail north, one of the first things it will do is cross under 466A in a tunnel. Shortly beyond that you will come to a red light at Colony Blvd. Turn right at the light onto Colony and you will soon be at Publix.

I have the free app but not the other. The free app has a button for Golf Car Directions that will keep you on the authorized roads and paths. Things to keep in mind:

• - As far as I know, you cannot drive on Buena Vista
• - You cannot drive on 44, 466, or 466A
• - You cannot drive on Morse except north of 466 where there are lines designating a golf cart path
• - You will never be in a traffic circle along with cars. If you find yourself approaching one, look for the sign that says "no golf carts beyond this point" and the golf cart path to one side or the other.
• - It may seem daunting at first but it's pretty easy to get around after you've tried it once or twice

It will take two weeks to figure it out.

to Brownwood
From Moyer loop, there’s an tunnel to get under Morse - you may need to go south. Then take Hillsboroough Trail all the way across. From there you go south on Buena Vista - then follow the sign for all the underpasses.

To Lake Sumter - its much more complex, but there are two underpasses under 466A
The first one you hit gets you to the Publix
The second on you hit starts you on the way to LSL.

The GPS apps are decent Or use Google Maps and select Bicycle - its 99% accurate.

I have 2 suggestions. One is to download the FREE Villages app (THE VILLAGES APP). In addition to a lot of interesting options, it also includes "Destinations" and you indicate where you want to go and get directions for your Golf Cart. (did I mention it is FREE ??). The second is to learn the routes the way we did. Buy a Villages map and at every intersection unfold it and look totally lost. I guarantee that in 5 seconds someone will stop and gladly give you directions and offer a ton of helpful advice. (and other than the $5 map cost, the directions you will receive are also FREE).:)

"Or use Google Maps and select Bicycle - its 99% accurate"

Used this and had no trouble

There are road signs that state “ No carts past this point” in locations where you drive in the same lane as cars. Look for a cart path / rec trail to start near that sign that will usually take you to a tunnel to get under that roadway. The sign on Heald way at 466a got knocked down a few months ago and laid there for a long time. Don’t know if it’s back up yet. BE CAREFUL! Use your turn signals , don’t trust other’s turn signals and remember to turn your turn signal off after turning unless it self cancels

It's Sumter...no P

Golf Cart Safety Class
 

I'm also new to TV, I recommend you to attend one of the golf cart safety clinics put on by the villages HOA. Excellent class taught by by the HOA and Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. It' free and last about 90 minutes. I believe the class us held monthly at the Colony Cottage Rec Center. My wife and I learn a lot information about where you can and cannot drive a cart. For more info goggle the villages golf cart safety class.
Safe carting!

Download the Village Mixer app on your iPhone. It has a free Golf Cart GPS.

Hello there. Just get on a multimodal path or the golf cart lane and follow the cart in front of you-you can only mess up if you miss one of those "no carts beyond this sign" sign or if you try to get on a path with two or more bollards (those are for non motorized traffic only). Explore in the daylight and before you've had too many drinks down at the square. You are not lost if you don't care where you are. Enjoy!

You can use the villages gps app. I use it all the time from Moyer to brownwood and it’s accurate.

Since you have purchased The Villages app, just put in your destination and turn the volume up on your phone. It should tell you exactly which routes and tunnels to use. Mine does with no problems.
:welcome::coolsmiley:

The app you purchase gps is the best and you have a choice for cart or car it’s pretty simple

Villages GPS vs. Google Maps (bicycle mode)
 

Have you ever tried using Google Maps - on bicycle mode? The bicycle mode takes you on the golf cart trails. I much prefer using that over the Villages GPS when in my golf cart.

Use your Ear buds with your Villages GPS App... or like another person suggested the Google directions app on Bicycle mode! You will be familiar with the paths in 2 weeks! Enjoy and Welcome, you are in the right place to age gracefully

Be careful with Google Maps bicycle mode.

When I asked it for directions from Pine Ridge to Brownwood the bicycle mode took me through the roundabout at Morse. Not the correct thing to do on a golf cart.

Bicycle mode is probably 90+% correct but you need to watch for the <10% where it is not.

Villages GPS AP
 

Hit Destinations (2nd from top) in AP
Then chose (residential or) recreation & businesses
Then chose townsquares (like Brownwood) or chose shopping for Pubix
Then hit Directions
Then chose car or driving directions.
And wallah! Follow the map

Be Careful
 

Be careful when using the free Villages gps. Twice, it had our route going on “golfers only” paths through a golf course to our destination.

Village Mixer App
 

Try the Village Mixer App. I use it and it does turn by turn Gps. The only issue I've ever had was the bridge up in Spanish Springs. It won't take you across the bridge. You just need to learn it.

great response!!

Buy a Map
 

Best is to buy a map, study it, and take drives to learn paths. All the GPS apps are worthless.

The free Villages app is MUCH better and more accurate than the one you pay for. In addition it has additional useful information. IMHO

Villages GPS
 

The $6.99 village app is the best as it lists all directions either by car or cart. You must select your choose. Also, it has a search engine for clubs, restaurants, etc. The free app is ok, but doesn’t have all the bells and whistles the paid app contains. You get what you pay for.

You said you bought the Villages gps app. Just put in your destination and follow it. It will only take you on the multi modal paths OR streets you are allowed to be on. Get a phone holder for your cart so you can see it without distractions. Have fun, explore.

I've also recently purchased a home in the Pine Ridge neighborhood, but wonder where they got the name because there are no Pines and there is no Ridge ??

Be very careful. We got out on the road and it is darn near impossible to get back to the cartpath due to the curb. Everyone is honking at you and yelling. Like you really want to be there - NOT.

Do a little bit each day and a little bit further each day!