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Cady Way Trail (Updated:
08/15/2012)
Cady Way Trail... Orlando/Winter Park Biking
The 7.5 mile urban Cady Way Trail begins at Orlando's
Lake Druid Park, continuing to Fashion Square Mall (the previous start point, new
segment opened in early 2012), runs to Winter Park's
Cady Way Park, continues over a bridge at busy SR436, and to trail
terminus at Howell Branch/Hall Road where it connects with the 23-mile
Cross
Seminole Trail. (More photos, detailed map, and commentary below.
This Central Florida biking trail passes through various
urban and suburban areas, some industrial areas, and parks, with a link to the planned community of
Baldwin Park. An on-road route to
the Orlando Urban Trail is
in the works. There are shelters,
benches, and water fountains located along the
trail. Oak canopy over some portions help keep it cool.
COMMENTARY and BOBCAT'S PHOTO GALLERY (hover over photo for larger view)
| Comments by Mudfish:
The links to the Cross Seminole Trail (west) and
Baldwin Park (east) make this a "Destination" trail. The long straight-away bridge over SR 436 is a fun
change-of-pace (and work-out) for old Florida flatlanders. Downtown Baldwin Park offers food, drink. |
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Lake Park to Fashion Square |
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section of trail completed in early 2012 moved the start of the Cady Way
Trail to Druid Lake Park, eventually to be opened as a
mountain bike course. The trail goes through portions of the former Orlando
Naval Training Center to the business park and linking to Maguire Blvd. |
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New start of Cady Way Trail at
Lake Druid Park |
Between Lake Druid Park and Warehouse Rd. |
Turn off Warehouse Rd. toward Lake Druid Park |
Along Warehouse Rd. toward Maguire Blvd. |
| Fashion Square to Baldwin Park |
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trailhead is located behind Fashion Square Mall at McCullough Road. Riding
toward Baldwin Park is a spur that leads to SR436 and Orlando Executive
Airport. There are two links into Baldwin Park, at Lake Baldwin Lane
and at Baldwin Park St. Also at Baldwin Park St. is another spur to SR436
that eventually will link to the
Little Econ
Greenway. |
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| Trailhead behind Fashion Square |
Fashion Square Mall |
Trail leaving Fashion Square trailhead |
Toward Baldwin Park |
Trail behind
Baldwin Park |
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| Spur to SR436 |
Crossing SR436 to Orlando Executive Airport |
Trail link into Baldwin Park (Lake Baldwin Lane at Roush Rd.) |
Crossing spur to SR436 (future link to Little Econ Greenway) |
Another entrance into Baldwin Park at Baldwin Park St. |
| Baldwin Park to
Cady Way Park |
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A quiet, residential section with more trees and
some of the best shaded areas of the trail. |
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Road crossing to Cady Way Park |
| Cady
Way Park to Goldenrod Trailhead |
| Leaving
Cady Way Park (parking, water, restrooms, picnic, playing fields,
tennis, pool) this Orlando paved trail goes through a residential area and into a commercial
area. A 685 foot bridge spans busy SR436, then the trail goes past an industrial area
to Forsyth Road, across SR551, and to Goldenrod Park (parking,
restrooms, water, playground). From Goldenrod Park is a short
ride to the trail end at Hall Road/Howell Branch Road and the beginning of
the Cross Seminole Trail. These are busy intersections, be careful when
crossing. |
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| Cady Way Park |
Parking at Cady Way Park |
Cady Way Park to bridge |
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| Bridge over 436 |
Looking west toward Forsyth |
Trail from bridge to Forsyth |
Crossing at Forsyth Rd. |
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| Crossing at SR551 |
Trail at SR551 |
Goldenrod Park Trailhead |
Trail behind
Goldenrod Park |
Goldenrod Park to trail end |
| Trail end - Connecting to Cross Seminole Trail |
| Cady Way Trail ends and Cross
Seminole Trail starts where Aloma Avenue (SR426) crosses Hall Road/Howell Branch
Road. This is very busy crossing, need to cross two roads to go from trail
to trail. An overpass (or tunnel) would be a good addition! |
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Trail end at Hall Rd. |
Cross Seminole Trail starts diagonally across the road |
This crossing needs a an overpass or tunnel! |
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More information on the Cady Way Trail (links open in new window):
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Orange County Parks & Recreation - Cady Way Trail Brochure (.pdf)
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