Helena Run
With an entry point at the City of Leesburg’s Singletary Park, Helena Run skirts the west side of Lake Harris before entering
Helena Run, which this Blueway trail was named after. About two miles into Helena Run, paddlers will come to a fork. To the left is Bugg
Spring Run, which winds to Bugg Spring, and to the right is Lake Denham.
From Helena Run to Lake Denham, this run immerses paddlers in the Lake County Water Authority’s 2,300-acre Flat Island Preserve.
This preserve is a popular location for bird watching, hiking and primitive camping. A canal north of Lake Denham leads to a dock and a 440-foot
boardwalk, which connects to Daubenmire Trail, the main loop trail of the preserve. Canoes, paddles and floatation devices are available at the
end of the boardwalk. Call (352) 343-3777 for details.
Places to Stay and Things to Do Near the Helena Run
Helena Run is located in the Leesburg area and is known for its many fun events such as the Leesburg Mardi Gras Festival and
the Leesburg Bike Festival, held in downtown Leesburg each year. Along with events and festivals, Leesburg is one of the best
places to catch crappie fish in the state of Florida. Below is helpful information and we hope you enjoy your stay.
Area Lodging
Dining
Cedar River Seafood
8609 S. U.S. Highway 441 , Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: (352) 728-3377
Seafood
Driving DirectionsGator Bay Bar & Grill
10320 County Road 44, Leesburg, FL 34788
Phone: (352) 365-2177
Sports Pub | Outdoor Dining Available
Driving DirectionsMagnolia’s Oyster Bar
201 W. Magnolia St., Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: (352) 323-0093
Seafood
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Fun Things to Do
Leesburg Center for the Arts
429 W. Magnolia St., Leesburg, FL 34749
Phone: (352) 365-0232 Web site: www.leesburgcenter4arts.com
The center houses a gallery, an art institute, and various other activities
throughout the year providing an educational pathway for both adults and children alike. The center also hosts the Leesburg Fine Arts Festival which attracts talented artists, artisans, musicians and appreciative audiences.
Driving DirectionsLeesburg Saturday Morning Farmer's Market
Downtown Leesburg (Main Street Square), Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: (352) 365-0053 Web site: www.leesburgsaturdaymorningmarket.com
Vendors are selling produce, plants, flowers, cooked and prepared
specialty foods, bakery items, jellies, jams & honey, and much more. These products vary from week to week so there is always something new
to enjoy.
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This list is not all inclusive. For a complete list of accommodations, shopping, dining, attractions and events,
visit the Lake County Tourism website at: www.lakecountyfl.com
Featured Wildlife
Florida Red-bellied Cooter
Length: 8 to 15 inches
Active:Year-round, it is often seen basking with Florida Cooters and River Cooters on logs or floating mats of vegetation
Diet:Mostly herbivorous, but will also eat carrion, such as dead fish
Intersting Fact:Easily identified by distinctive red-tinged belly and two cusps on its upper beak