Named after a prominent flatwoods lake on the western side of the property, Lake Proctor Wilderness Area showcases an impressive mosaic of ecosystems along a nearly six-mile network of trails. This public land is one of nine wilderness areas owned and managed by Seminole County, all of which offer free access.

Starting at a large parking area with picnic benches, the Red Trail leads into the forest, meeting an intersection with the Orange Trail in a tenth of a mile. This side route loops out to scenic views of Lake Proctor, although the shoreline section is often muddy or under water. In 2022, Hurricanes Ian and Nicole caused historic flooding that changed the hydrology of the area, and water in the lake typically remains at a higher level than before, often inundating the orange and blue trails. At a half mile, the first junction of the Blue Trail juts off to the west, winding alongside the lake for 0.4 mile before rejoining the Red Trail.

At the northwestern corner of the loop, red arrows indicate a sharp turn to the right, where the path ascends an ancient dune ridge, transitioning from sandhill habitat to a scrub community dominated by a dense forest of scrub oaks. A wide corridor winds through the oaks in a hedge maze fashion, eventually reaching a straight stretch along power lines that leads back to the parking area. At the eastern end of the Red Trail, the Yellow Trail offers an additional 1.6 mile long hike through seasonally flooded mesic flatwoods.