Orlando Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

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   Wekiwa Springs State Park Trails

   Multi-use trail system of about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) with shorter spur walks, about 15 miles (24 km) north of downtown Orlando1-5 hours depending on routemoderateFlat; under 30 ft (9 m) of elevation change, sandy pine flatwoods and wet hammock

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   Kelly Park Rock Springs Run Nature Trail

   Short nature walks of about 1 mile (1.6 km) total beside the spring run, about 18 miles (29 km) north of downtown Orlando30-90 minuteseasyFlat; under 10 ft (3 m) of elevation change

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   Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive and North Shore Trails

   11-mile (18 km) one-way gravel wildlife drive plus walking and cycling levees, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of downtown Orlando2-4 hours by car; half a day on foot or by bikeeasyFlat levees; under 10 ft (3 m) of elevation change

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   Black Bear Wilderness Area Trail

   About 7.1-mile (11.4 km) blue-blazed loop along the St. Johns River floodplain, about 28 miles (45 km) north of downtown Orlando3-4 hourshardFlat; boardwalks cross wet areas

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   Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area

   Trail network of more than 20 miles (32 km) on the St. Johns River, about 35 miles (56 km) east of downtown Orlando2-6 hoursmoderateFlat; under 15 ft (4.5 m) of elevation change

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   Orlando Wetlands Park

   About 20 miles (32 km) of levee roads and trails across 1,650 acres, about 30 miles (48 km) east of downtown Orlando2-4 hourseasyFlat levees

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   Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area

   About 6.5-mile (10.5 km) loop on the Split Oak trail system within 1,689 acres, about 18 miles (29 km) southeast of downtown Orlando2-3 hoursmoderateFlat

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   Oakland Nature Preserve and West Orange Trail

   Boardwalks and trails of about 2 miles (3.2 km), linking to the 22-mile (35 km) paved West Orange Trail, about 17 miles (27 km) west of downtown Orlando1-2 hours on foot; half a day for the traileasyFlat; the West Orange Trail has gentle rolling grades

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   Cady Way Trail

   7.5-mile (12 km) paved rail-trail from Winter Park to Orlando Fashion Square area, about 5 miles (8 km) northeast of downtown Orlando1.5-3 hours on foot; 45-60 minutes by bikeeasyFlat

10. 10

    Harry P. Leu Gardens Walk

    About 2 miles (3.2 km) of garden paths across 50 acres, about 3 miles (5 km) north of downtown Orlando1-2 hourseasyFlat

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    Mead Botanical Garden Trails

    About 2 miles (3.2 km) of trails and boardwalks across 47 acres, about 5 miles (8 km) north of downtown Orlando45-90 minuteseasyFlat

Trail difficulty levels

Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.

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Local hazards

What to watch out for on the trail.