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West Orange Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Running trail in Winter Garden, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from West Orange 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.
Paved trail for biking and walking, with playgrounds and parks along the route.
What runners say about West Orange Trail
“We walked from Chapin Station to Winter Garden Station (about 2 miles each way) with our dog and stroller, and it was such a beautiful route.”
“Very very relaxing, best place for morning walk, run or perfect for biking, by yourself or with the family, would definitely recommend.”
“it was shady most of the way, bike stations and coolers every mile or so.”
That’s my favorite trail to bike ride, the best relax moments, so the view stole my heart from the first time I went there ... so my secret spot, I love it 😍...
Its an easy trail meant for long family rides, really like it a lot, the people that go over and locals are typically really nice around the area and the only reason im rating it 4 stars and not 5 its because there are some areas that at night it super dark absolutely not lights at all and it would be easier and more…
We went from Lke Apopka to Lake Mineola, 28 miles total round trip, easy trail, mostly flat, mild hills not too bad, gorgeous scenery, shade, few patches of woods (a little spooky at night but we feel safe)very well kept, rest stops, a few bike service stations and bathrooms, dinner at Winter Garden, perfect.
This is one of my favorite places in the world. I've logged many miles by bike and run on this trail. One of the best trails in Florida. Curves and neighborhoods keep things interesting. There are some sections with trees but development is taking over most spots.
Trail conditions & character
“We walked from Chapin Station to Winter Garden Station (about 2 miles each way) with our dog and stroller, and it was such a beautiful route.”
“it was shady most of the way, bike stations and coolers every mile or so.”
“Bathrooms were clean and it has a cute playground and a peaceful walking path for those looking to sit and relax.”
“There are several trail heads with parking--the best is either Winter garden station, Chapin station, Oakland (county line station), or Clermont, depending on what's closer to you.”
Plan your run at West Orange Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteorangecountyparks.net
- Phone(407) 654-1108
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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