Map of the West Orange Trail
West Orange Trail
West Orange Trail
LENGTH:
20.8 miles
SURFACE:
paved
COMMUNITIES:
Oakland, Winter Garden, Apopka
HIGHLIGHTS:
rail trail, historic railroad stations, Lake Apopka, residential neighborhoods, schools, local parks
NEARBY TRAILS:
South Lake Trail
Lake Apopka Loop Trail
RELATED LINKS:
The West Orange Trail is a 20.8 mile long paved pathway located on the south and east side of Lake Apopka in Orange County, Florida. The trail goes through Oakland, Winter Garden and Apopka to the west of Orlando. The trail was constructed partially along an abandoned railroad right-of-way and includes a few historic railroad stations. The trail foes through the residential areas passing local parks and several schools and also through miles of uninterrupted woodlands and wetlands.
The route of the trail starts to the south of Lake Apopka where it meets up with the South Lakes Trail at Kilarney Station off of W. Colonial Drive. From this point the trail uses an over pass to cross Florida's Turnpike. The West Orange Trail then takes a big loop to the southeast side of the lake going through Downtown Winter Garden and Downtown Apopka. The north end of the trail is at W. Welch Road and Rock Springs Road in Apopka.
Conditions
The West Orange Trail is paved the entire route. The trail does have a number of street crossings, but has long stretches away from traffic. The trail is open for bike riding, running and walking.
Communities
The West Orange Trail goes past the following communities: Oakland, Winter Garden and Apopka.
Points of Interest
The West Orange Trail goes past the following points of interest:
| Kilarney Station |
| Oakland Nature Preserve |
| Tildenville Elementary School |
| Lakeville Middle School |
| Winter Garden Downtown Pavilion |
| Winter Garden Station |
| Chapin Station |
| Legacy High School |
| Hope Charter School |
| Ococee High School |
| Renaissance Charter School |
| Forest Lake Golf Course |
| Apopka Vineland Station |
| Clarcona Community Center |
| Clarcona Horseman's Park |
Nearby Trails
South Lake Trail: the two trails meet at Killarney Station along Old County Road 50 and Lake Boulevard in Oakland. The South Lake Trail heads to the west and meanders for 15.2 miles to Groveland.
Lake Apopka Loop Trail: the two trails do not meet, but the trail around the north side of Lake Apopka ends at Magnolia Park, 2.6 miles along local roads from the West Orange Trail.
End Points
The southwest end of the West Orange Trail is located at Killarney Station along Old County Road 50 and Lake Boulevard in Oakland.
The northeast end of the trail is located at the intersection of Welch Road and Rock Springs Road in Apopka.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the West Orange Trail in Orange County, Florida.
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