[2] The South Lake Trail officially begins its westward journey slightly west of Kilarney Station.
After Mile Marker 1.5, the trail begins to turn towards an intersection with County Road 455 and features a crossing signal and warning lights on the roadway.
It then begins to curve as it runs parallel to the Florida Turnpike for a short stretch before turning to a more due west direction.
Slightly past the 3 mile mark, the trail crosses Old County Road 50 just before the entrance to the Greater Hills community.
It then a short bit after intersects Balboa Blvd with access also to the Verde Ridge community and the last official entry point.
After this intersection, the trail travels primarily westward and winds through bends around large trees in this section.
Past its intersection with Main Avenue, the trail is considered in the Downtown Clermont area as it turns and heads southwards along Lake Minneola Drive.
It passes by rural tree farms and areas before intersecting two neighborhood entrances at Marsh Hammock Way and at Maravilla Way.