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Lake Baldwin Running trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Orlando, Florida · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
2.5 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Lake Baldwin Running trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

2.5 miLoopOpen 24hScenicDog-friendly

What runners say about Lake Baldwin Running trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (33 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Walk, jog, take a break outdoors, enjoy the beautiful landscape, many different variety restaurants to enjoy with the family.”

🏃 great for running 3 mentions

“One of the best running loops in Central Florida - hands down.”

I rollerblade here all the time and I absolutely love it. The loop is 3 miles I think :)

★★★★★ — Corrina , Jan 2023

One of the best running loops in Central Florida - hands down. Lake Baldwin Trail is a perfectly paved 2.5-mile loop around a beautiful lake, shaded in all the right spots with just enough sun to keep you warm on early mornings.

★★★★★ — Trevor , Jan 2026

Walk, jog, take a break outdoors, enjoy the beautiful landscape, many different variety restaurants to enjoy with the family. Caminar, trotar, tomar un descanso al aire libre, disfrutar el hermoso paisaje, muchos restaurantes diferentes variedades para disfrutar en familia.

★★★★★ — Elianaconnect , Oct 2023

My absolutely favorite run in Orlando! Exactly a 2.5-mile loop, scenic and surprisingly has a great amount of shade. Saturday morning fixture!

★★★★★ — Steven , Oct 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 33 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Small park to have a picnic, dog park is very large and the walk is a great way to get out and enjoy the lake view and the neighborhood surrounding too.”

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🔁 Loop trail 4 mentions

“5-mile loop around a beautiful lake, shaded in all the right spots with just enough sun to keep you warm on early mornings.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Small park to have a picnic, dog park is very large and the walk is a great way to get out and enjoy the lake view and the neighborhood surrounding too.”

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Plan your run at Lake Baldwin Running trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • Loop distance2.5 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Lake Baldwin Running trail

4990 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814

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Lake Baldwin Park

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Cady Way Trail Park

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Ward Park

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Cady Way Trail

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.