オレンジ郡のおすすめMTBライド

This is the place to start your ride, park here and ride east or west. you can also rent bikes or skates here.

Great place to stop and explore

The historic town of Winter Garden holds many hidden treasures wrapped in its small town Florida charm. There are stories of train workers spitting tomato seeds into the soil and to their surprise it plants would grow even in the winter. Hence, the name: Winter Garden.

The 20,000 acres that make up the North Shore Restoration Area are reclaimed farmland that was leveed off from the lake in the 1940s. These days visitors can enjoy the multi-use trails for hiking, biking, running, and bird watching.

Lake Druid Park is a popular Orlando Park on the banks of the lake that gives the park its name. There are some biking trails through the park, that range in difficulty, so not all can be done on a touring bike.

This overlook offers gorgeous views over Clay Island and Lake Apopka. But just as important for runners, it offers some nice switchbacks to prolong your suffering — excuse me, training time — as you toil back up the hill or, heaven forbid, do a few laps.

Clay Island Observation Tower is one of four observation towers in the Lake Apopka Restoration Area. Climb up and see what kind of wildlife is visible. There is also a map and some park information at the bottom of the tower.

Lake Hiawatha Preserve is nestled up against Lake Hiawatha and Lake Minneola and encompasses 220 acres. There are a couple dog parks, playgrounds, and restrooms that you can access from the South Lake Trail that passes through the heart of the preserve.