The Cady Way Trail, which runs 7.5 miles between Orlando and Winter Park, Florida, is popular for both young and old, for cycling, recreational, jogging and speed skating. With over half a million users each year, the trail can be busy especially on weekends. Driving through various urban and suburban areas, the trail is an excellent pedestrian and bicycle connection between residential neighborhoods, schools, parks, shopping and business districts.
Built on the old railway corridor, sections of the trail are shaded by an oak dome. Around the path there are water fountains, benches and closed rest stops, with parking and other objects located on the tracks. The trail connects to the 23-mile cross-track trail and connects to the loop through the planned Baldwin Park community with its shops and restaurants. He also runs behind the Fashion Square Mall for food and shopping. The bridge over the busy SR 436 is an important addition to the trail. In some sections, the trail is divided into two parts, the middle one with pedestrians pointing in one direction and bikers / skaters in the other.
Parking and facilities
- Fashion Square Trailhead (from Herndon Avenue behind Fashion Square Mall): Parking, water
- Goldenrod park trailhead (Goldenrod Road on Aloma Avenue): parking, toilets, water, playground, tennis, health center Orlando Magic
- Cady Way (Ward) Park Trailhead (Cady Way and Perth Lane, Winter Park): parking, toilets, playground, picnic, pool, tennis, sports fields
Cadie Trail Navigation
> Druid Park to Trailhead Fashion Square (1 mile)
The Cady Way trail begins at Druid Park in Orlando (Coy Drive on Seabee Street), formerly owned by the Orlando Naval Training Center, and developed as a mountain bike park. He passes through the commercial zone to the trophy behind the Fashion Square Shopping Center. The trail connects to Orlando Urban Trail via a route by road.
> Fashion Square Trailhead to Cady Way (Ward) Park (4 miles)
This section begins through the commercial zone, and then reaches the community of Baldwin Park. Two connectors at Baldwin Park lead to the Lake Baldwin Loop and the center of Baldwin Park with its restaurants. Another turn towards SR 436 will ultimately be linked to Little Econ Greenway. In the past, Baldwin Park, the trail includes some overhangs when it enters a more residential area in Winter Park, driving through the Winter Pines golf course before entering the Cady Way (Ward) park. Here, the trail is located near Winter Park High School and Brookshire Elementary School, creating an off-road option for students cycling to school from nearby areas.
> Cady Way Park in Seminole Fortress (2.5 miles)
The last Cadie Way Park trail runs not far from Aloma Elementary School before reaching CP 436. There is a 695-foot bridge crossing the busy road and enters a more industrial area until it reaches the Goldenrod Park. A short walk past the park leads to the end of the trail to Hall Road / Road Howell. Diagonally across the roads (be careful when crossing these busy roads) the Seminole Trail Cross begins.
An important link in the Florida Central Bike Network
The Cady Way Trail is a key part of the Central Florida bicycle network. It connects homes, schools, parks and businesses and links to the surrounding trails for recreation and transport.
