# Green Mountain Scenic Overlook: Observation Deck & Lake Apopka Trailhead > Place to go for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 7:00 AM to dusk, 365 days a year - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead, 20700 County Rd 455, Montverde, FL 34756 - Ages: All ages; observation tower boardwalk and switchback ramp fully ADA and stroller accessible; shaded picnic tables and clean restrooms - Price: Free admission and free parking - Schedule: Open daily 7:00 AM to dusk, 365 days a year - Organizer: Lake County Parks & Trails Division - Official page: https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/parks-and-trails/green-mountain-scenic-overlook-and-trailhead - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/green-mountain-scenic-overlook-observation-deck-and-lake-apopka-trailh--listing-91fa5b3680a37b6acd8bdbb1 ## About Perched near Montverde at 132 feet above sea level—one of the highest elevations in peninsular Florida—Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead offers sweeping, unexpected panoramic views across the Lake Apopka Restoration Area and the distant Orlando skyline. The star highlight is an expansive elevated wooden observation deck and boardwalk tower with high safety railings, educational binocular viewfinders, and interpretative displays explaining the wetland restoration process. From the overlook, a gentle, wide stroller-accessible concrete switchback ramp descends 65 feet down the hill, connecting directly to the Lake Apopka Loop Trail for scenic family biking and hiking along the northern lake levee. In winter, mild temperatures and gentle breezes make this a prime spot for viewing migrating raptors, hawks, and songbirds. The trailhead features covered picnic pavilions with ceiling fans and water fountains, modern restrooms, bicycle repair stations, and ample free parking. ## Similar picks in Orlando - [Oakland Nature Preserve: Wetland Boardwalk, Lake Apopka & Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/oakland-nature-preserve-wetland-boardwalk-lake-apopka-and-nature-cente--listing-924a0b3af5f377525214387b) — Preserve and trails open daily from sunrise to sunset (approximately 8:00 AM–6:00 PM in… · Oakland Nature Preserve · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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