I entered at the Jones East Trailhead, which has plenty of parking and also has restrooms at the…read moreentrance to the trailhead. Walking the trailhead was relatively simple and relaxing. I did encounter a few other people (they were either walking like myself or on a bicycle). The path itself is somewhat narrow, but it was enough for us to pass each other with no real inconvenience. Little Big Econ State Forest is a pretty cool place to check out. Walking the path, it was easy to forget that you were just outside of a major United States city in the twenty-first century. I seek out these spots where I can walk through the trees and forget the troubles of living in a modern city in today's modern world. Little Big Econ State Forest is a cool place to seek out if you are looking for a respite from the hustle and bustle of the modern world.

This state forest is about a 25 minute drive from downtown Orlando. We highly recommend it. They…read moreoffer maps at the start of the trail. So lush and peaceful. The stream along side most of the trail is beautiful. There are many benches along the path that offer a nice view of the scenery with shade. We took our pups and hiked for about 2 miles. The hikes range from 3 - 10 miles. I saw they do offer camping as well. Make sure to pack some water. It was nice to see many tamiles and couples enjoying the outdoors. We loved the variety of scenery and that it has lots of natural shade throughout the hike.

This Trailhead has extremely limited parking, however, it is a nice enough trail to walk, though on…read morethe morning that I was here, it was a bit muddy. I did not go very far while on this path, some of the wood seemed like it could use replacing on the trail and I did not want to feel it break underneath me and have me just fall into the water. What did I did see was rather enjoyable and when it dries up, I will probably come out here and do a bit more exploring.

What a cute little trail here in Oviedo! It's pet friendly, kid friendly and "inactive adult"…read morefriendly. It's well shaded so even at 3pm on a sunny day we were OK. Bring your water and enjoy the walk!

Really nice shaded trail. Good for bikes or walking . Nice big parking lot for arrival that's…read moreshaded with a bike station..

Barr Street Trailhead is honestly not that far off I'll be hustle and bustle of the Orlando,…read moreFlorida area. However, once you get upon these paths, it is easy to forget that civilization even exists. There is a decent amount of parking, however, I can see this filling up real fast. Even when I showed up here at about 7:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning, people were here and when I was leaving, it definitely got much busier. The paths themselves are pretty incredible periods they're well laid out and definitely give you the sense of getting back to nature periods as I said earlier comma it is easy to forget that you are right outside of civilization and it is easy to feel at one with nature out here. The trails are clearly indicated with strips of paint on the trees. They also have signs throughout the area on where you can call if you have an emergency. I would definitely recommend to come and check this place out. I will give it five stars.

This trail entrance in Oviedo opens up to a trail full of scenery and wildlife. We went in the…read moremorning to avoid the higher heat in the afternoon. With all of the rain, we were surprised it wasn't muddy and you could walk most of the trail without issues. The description says it's a loop but the maps and markings aren't real clear on what the loop is. We wasted some time trying to figure out where to go, and the lizard wasn't very helpful. Once we decided, we were able to hike and look at the beautiful scenery. There were lots of places to view the river and anything that may be swimming in it. When we got to the bridge, we were disappointed you could not cross it and continue the loop. It may have been possible to jump over the part of the flooded area, but the opposite side of the bridge looked like it wasn't worth it. So instead of a loop, we just had to turn around and walk back. The walk was chaotic in the sense that you have to pay attention to the ground as there are lots of roots you can trip over. Add the low hanging branches that need pushed out of the way, and you have the makings of a potential injury. Stay alert and pay attention to where you are with the marked rescue areas. We may return when you can do the entire hike as a loop. It was a good 5.5 mile walk to the bridge and back, so keep that in mind if you're planning on going. That's about the length of the Las Vegas strip, but with a completely different scenery!

Jungle Jay and Alex were our guides and they provided excellent services. We had a great time with…read morethe combo sunset and bioluminescent tour.

Our tour guide was Celina- she was highly knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna and also…read morecustom-made the tour for our interests and abilities. She obviously cares deeply about the well being of this habitat and loves to share her passion. Overall, this was a great trek. We saw a sea turtle, an otter, an Osprey chick peeking out of his nest, an alligator, and a sea otter. Wonderful time!

This particular trail is definitely a bit remote and the drive makes you feel like you are heading…read moreto the middle of nowhere. The parking lot is very small and a sign advises that parking on the street is not allowed and if the parking lot is full, you should just leave and come back at another time. Fortunately for me, the parking lot was empty and I parked my car and enjoyed a pleasant walk through the woods. The path itself is both on dirt and on a wooden boardwalk. It was quiet with the exception of nature's sounds (such as the occasional cry of a bird). I enjoyed the seclusion and the feeling that I was far away from civilization when in reality, I was just outside of the city of Orlando, Florida. This is an amazing little path and the true definition of a hidden gem. I would recommend a visit here and if you find the parking lot full, I would recommend that you follow the advice on the sign and come back another day.

Great hike. Hidden gem was great die a family hike. Shade…read morewill be super nice in the summer heat. We will be back.

If you are very local then this is worth while visit. However... if you have to drive more that 35…read moreminutes you may want to find another place to hike. The trails here are very short and if there has been any rain they are located in a flood plane so there is a good chance they will be flooded. I went in the winter so bugs were not an issue, but in the warmer months i would expect them to be rampant. Although there are some very nice views from the observation tower and the "scenic overlook" the overall hiking and trails were nothing special when compared to other central Florida trails I have been to. There are also no restrooms, so make sure you go before you get there. The parking is some what limited but I doubt it would ever fill up.

Eagles trains and…read moreshells The Lake Harney Wilderness Area is about 300 acres of hiking trails and swamp flood plain that leads down to the St. John's River. The path is very easy, wide and flat but has great views of palms, oaks and other hardwoods. The main trail follows the old path of the historic Florida East Coast Railroad and ends with a observation platform overlooking the St. John' s River. Great views are in every direction. This was also where the old trestle went over the river and if you look carefully you can see the metal remains. The area also has numbers of shell middens left over from the local Native American tribes. The land is a protected eagle habitat and we saw several eagles flying around or sitting in tress. A very cool and historic hike for someone that likes an easy hike with great views and some very cool history.

The playground is so much fun. My daughters ages 3 and 6 had a great time on the climbing…read morestructure, slides, and swings. I especially enjoyed the "double swing" where you can swing with your toddler/infant. We attended a birthday party here and the pavilion was extremely close to the playground which made it easy to go back and forth. Also around the corner from the playground is a little stage on the edge of the woods that the children liked pretending to perform on and there were benches for people to sit and enjoy their show. Lots of trees for shade as well. Highly recommend!

Beautiful park. Quiet, peaceful, and shaded! We love taking the kids here! Definitely recommend.read more