The Cady Way Trail and the Lake Baldwin Running Trail are two good options near downtown, and a good variation from the Urban Trail. The Cady Way Trail is a paved multi-use path, starting at Fashion Square Mall (3.5 miles northeast of downtown), extending for nearly 6 miles toward Winter Park, ending at Cady Way Park.
Lake Baldwin Running Trail. Google Street View
In the same area, and connecting to the Cady Way Trail, is the Lake Baldwin Running Trail. This paved path is a 2.6 mile loop around Lake Baldwin. A nice add-on is a ~1.5 mile loop around Baldwin Park, which has nice pedestrian paths and athletic facilities. You can also add another 1-2 miles by dipping south to Lake Susannah.
A good connection from the Cady Way Trail is at the 1.7 mile mark, using the Little Econ Greenway along Baldwin Park St.
The Cady Way Trail and the Lake Baldwin Running Trail are two good options near downtown, and a good variation from the Urban Trail. The Cady Way Trail is a paved multi-use path, starting at Fashion Square Mall (3.5 miles northeast of downtown), extending for nearly 6 miles toward Winter Park, ending at Cady Way Park.
Lake Baldwin Running Trail. Google Street View
In the same area, and connecting to the Cady Way Trail, is the Lake Baldwin Running Trail. This paved path is a 2.6 mile loop around Lake Baldwin. A nice add-on is a ~1.5 mile loop around Baldwin Park, which has nice pedestrian paths and athletic facilities. You can also add another 1-2 miles by dipping south to Lake Susannah.
A good connection from the Cady Way Trail is at the 1.7 mile mark, using the Little Econ Greenway along Baldwin Park St.
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Cady Way Trail: 5.8 miles (9.3 km) one-way; Lake Baldwin & Park Loop: 4.3 miles
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Cady Way Trail south terminus is near Fashion Square Mall, north end is Cady Way Park; Baldwin Lake has numerous access points
For Lake Baldwin, off Baldwin Ln. For Baldwin Park, use 2501 General Rees Ave Parking
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Essentials
Cady Way Trail: 5.8 miles (9.3 km) one-way; Lake Baldwin & Park Loop: 4.3 miles
Flat
Cady Way Trail south terminus is near Fashion Square Mall, north end is Cady Way Park; Baldwin Lake has numerous access points
For Lake Baldwin, off Baldwin Ln. For Baldwin Park, use 2501 General Rees Ave Parking
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