This weekend, head out on a hike on one of Orlando’s coolest hiking trails. We’ve rounded up a list of the best kid-friendly trails courtesy of our friends at AllTrails—they’re gentle enough for young hikers, but offer great views that the whole family will appreciate. Keep reading to get the scoop.
Mead Botanical Gardens Loop
Mead Botanical Gardens Loop is a 1.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Winter Park, Florida that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Lake Eola
Lake Eola is a 1.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Orlando, Florida that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Lake Lotus Park Loop
Lake Lotus Park Loop is a 2.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Altamonte Springs, Florida that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
Difficulty: Easy
Sand Hills Yellow Loop
Sand Hills Yellow Loop is a 3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Oviedo, Florida that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Kewanee Trail
Kewanee Trail is a 3.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Maitland, Florida that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Econ River Wilderness Area
Econ River Wilderness Area Loop is a 2.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Oviedo, Florida that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Kolokee Loop Trail
Kolokee Loop Trail is a 5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Geneva, Florida that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and bird watching and is best used from November until April. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
Wirz Trail
Wirz Trail is a 4.5 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Casselberry, Florida and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
Difficulty: Easy
Shadow Bay Park Loop
Shadow Bay Park Loop is a 1.2 mile loop trail located near Orlando, Florida that features a lake. The trail is good for all skill levels and offers a number of activity options.
Difficulty: Easy
Barber Park Loop
Barber Park Loop is a 0.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Orlando, Florida that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Difficulty: Easy
