Great underused trails. Short but sweet.. 4 miles of technical butchery…read more.. Have been visiting this trail on and off for a dozen years now... For the most part they have remained nearly original with only a few refinements... Refinments for the better I should add... This is not the longest, or most technical trail around but it's four mile loop will work you hard... This is despite its decieving, mostly blue and green trails... It is well marked and the local volunteers Keep it well maintained... The trails are entirely canopy covered and beautiful enough for just a leisure pedal through the woods.. But with the elevation changes and switchback there is no time for a leisurely ride... This is an honest four mile trail that will work you... Better be prepaired for a challenge when you get here... Enjoy...

This is a very well maintained mountain bike system. It's comprised of about three miles of…read morebeginner and intermediate trails and an additional 2 miles of expert level Trails. There is also a skills park at the entrance to practice some built elements before encountering them on the trail. It's located by the MT Dora dog park, behind the softball fields. There is the right amount of parking. That is, if the lot is full, then so its the trail and you'll probably be either frustrated behind someone slower than you or frustrating someone who's faster and stuck behind you. That being said, 90% of the folks I've met riding have been nothing but pleasant. You'll find the occasional rider "doing it for Strava" but that's fine. Just roll with it (ba da boom) and roll your eyes while you stick w your pace. Sure there are other more elite trails in central Florida. But for a quick after work ride, this one hits the spot.

Beautiful trail along Markham for biking or walking. Be mindful of bears in the morning and…read moreevenings. Great for the entire family.

This was a 5 mile ride from the house but once you get here it's pretty cool there are additional…read moremountain bike trails ( we didn't partake , we don't have MTB's) but watching everybody on this busy Saturday morning was awesome to see. There's a bike wash station and bike pump (be sure to read the instructions on the pump.) there's a QR code to help. There's a skills course as well that kids and parents alike were on. Picnic tables and bathroom along with water fountain with easy access.

5 Stars for a beginner course and a wooded course- perfect for kids and adults to enjoy (and so…read morefreaking cute for watching the toddlers play!) I've been by this little mountain bike track many time because the dog park is right beside it and it's just off of the Cady Way Trail. Though I haven't ridden the courses, I really love the inclusivity in terms of age and experience! I've seen little toddlers on the kiddie section (with balance bikes that don't have any pedals, because they're too little! eee!) and older kids and teenagers on the broader loop. I really appreciate how friendly everyone is in that area and though you might think gets would get trampled, it really is very family-friendly. Now I just have to get a mountain bike!

Brand new park in Coytown, just opened today 10/31/15. Nice single track loop through the woods and…read morea pump track out front. Toddler pump track too. There is a drinking fountain and Porta Potty available but that's about it for services. There is a parking lot or you can ride there easily through Audubon Park, North Colonial Town, Baldwin Park, etc. It's right on the Cady Way trail. Open daylight hours.

In 1976, the county and school district approved an agreement to develop 242 acres at Big Tree East…read moreinto Soldier's Creek County Park which takes its name from Soldiers Creek that runs through it. The creek is a 7.5-mile stream flowing into Lake Jesup, located within the Lake Jesup Watershed. In 2017, 7.5 million dollars were invested into the park to create a state-of-the-art softball complex with hopes that it would attract top-notch national tournaments. Renovations included six new softball fields, bullpens, batting cages, lights, a playground, and a 3,500-square-foot building for offices, concession sales and restrooms. The park also has a pathway to the nearby Cross Seminole Trail, a recreational path used by bicyclists and joggers. At the end of the parking lot I discovered the Spring Hammock Preserve Soldier's Creek Mountain Trail West Bridge. There are actually two trails. The left one is for hikers and the right is for mountain bikers. I enjoyed a short but pleasant walk through the woods along Soldier's Creek.

It's nice to get out on a trail but this trail is really designed for mountain biking. The nice…read morething is the bikes go in one direction and hikers in the other. Very narrow path and for a good part you hear the excitement of the ball fields, so not as peaceful. For sports and biking it's good but not a short hike (only 1.3 miles). If you cross 419 there is a better option

Santos is one of my favorites. Nothing crazy, just super flowy and fun…read more The Vortex area is fun to check out, but just be careful, there is some super advanced stuff in there , know your riding limits. It's a blast out there. Have fun!

WHEWWW! This was a world-wind adventure for all mountain biking enthusiasts! Note to all: you have…read moreto be pretty skilled at biking rough terrain to even go on the easy (green) trails. My group loved the black diamond trails which I failed at multiple times but it was so neat to weave in and out of all the different bmx like courses of ramps and drop offs and hills. We all partook in the downward slope one and that was a ton of fun! Again, this is no easy course for anyone. The trails , even the easy ones, all have some degree of difficulty. But the park was super clean, very well managed, and had excelled signage so you knew exactly where you were going and getting into!

Spring Hammock is a 1,500 acre preserve on the shore of Lake Jesup. The ecosystem contains hydric…read morehammocks, floodplain forests, pine flatwoods, and upland mixed hardwoods. Two thirds of the preserve is swamp but it also has ancient bald cypress trees, rare cuplet ferns and the largest stand of tulip poplars in Florida. Unfortunately many of these natural wonders are no longer reachable by hiking. The boardwalks in the preserve were built by the School Board for use by the Environmental Studies Center. As they fell into disrepair, the trails were closed off for safety. You used to be able to hike for three miles in the preserve. There is currently no way through it now. Since 2018 The Natural Lands Program has had plans to rebuild the Cypress Boardwalk and a pavilion and add a new rain shelter and wayfinding signage. Here it is 2025 and the boardwalk is still closed although there are signs saying the new trail is coming. According to videos on the internet, ground was broken on the project 8 months ago in cooperation with the county and federal government. The new boardwalk is being paid with a voter approved one penny sales tax addition. While the new boardwalk is being completed there is still one large cypress tree that is still reachable. You can find Lady Liberty in the Big Tree Park portion of Spring Hammock Preserve where there is a short boardwalk to reach the tree.

Not a bad little hiking trail! About 30 minutes out from Orlando, there is a paved biking trail and…read morethen a shaded walking trail through the woods with a small creek running alongside for part of the trail. The walking trail does not loop so you walk to the end and then back, its about 2.3 miles altogether. It is nicely shaded for a majority of the walk but I would recommend a bottle of water and some bug spray on a hot Florida day! Probably not a place I would go out of my way again to visit given there are some other great trails near Orlando but at least its open during the current shut down if you're feeling stir crazy!

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 review is for the "Black Hammock Trailhead" in Winter Springs (Just west of the 417 at 434…read more Hopefully, the crew at Yelp! rename this back to that. Google Maps has it correct as of April 2022. Anyway, this Trailhead is a great way to enter the Cross Seminole Trail. You can ride the trail south to Oviedo (Stop at the Townhouse or Kelly's Ice Cream) and continue to the Cady Way trail in Orange County. Or you can go North for about 5.5 miles further into Winter Springs (just past Gee Creek bridge). This trailhead has restrooms with actual running water so you can wash and flush (not in that order). There's also a covered area at the beginning of the trail with an air pump, some tools to fix your bike and some water fountains (high for people and low for dogs). As the trail continues to expand, this is a great starting point for your bike ride or walk on paved trails. It can get crowded in spots but not as bad as the West Orange Trail.

River Bend Nature Park is a nice little oasis of nature on a predominantly industrial area. I was,…read morein fact, on my way to a business meeting in an indpark when I came across it. It appears to be more geared towards mountain bike riding, though it has a pavilion and a children's playground there. It also has a building with bathrooms. All in all, this is a nice park.

Ok, maybe this was my fault, but I google searched for a bike trail nearby and this popped up. It…read morewas a very intense Mountain Bike park! If that is what you are looking for then this is your place! If you are looking for a relaxing one level bike trail, this is not your place! I will say, it's very well maintained, and looked like the bikers were having fun.

Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve…read more.. Follow this address for more accurate location to the East Trailhead.. https://maps.app.goo.gl/2UPZ7UksnXXcfTFe9 Driving into this parking lot, the first thing you'll notice are Disc Golfs situated everywhere. Plenty of parking space. There is a bike washing station and pavilions. This trail offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, playground, canoe launch, boardwalk and an observation tower.  East end of trails are easy trails, mainly flat, which are open to biking, hiking and horseback riding (just follow the signs accordingly). The trails are mainly blue rated West end trails are more advanced, rooty sections. All in all...this is a hidden gem of a trail most mountain bikers are not familiar with. It is well maintained and the locals here are super friendly.

Outstanding area to hike - could have used some maps so you knew where you were when you started…read morebut was very enjoyable - also no restrooms so you have to go in the woods