Best Bike Trails near me in Apopka, FL

Looking for the best bike trails near you in Apopka? Here are 4 bike trails worth the trip, starting with Lake Apopka Loop Trail and Lake Apopka Connector Trail, with what each one does best and how to get there.

4 picks · Updated October 2026

1
Lake Apopka Loop Trail

Park
About 14.6 miles along the edge of Lake Apopka from Magnolia Park, popular with cyclists for its lakeside views and wildlife.
- Biking
- Free
- Outdoor
- Nature
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2
Lake Apopka Connector Trail

Trail
A 4.46-mile trail that opened in February 2026 and links into the West Orange and Lake Apopka Loop network, so you can string together a long ride.
- Biking
- Walking
- Running
- Equestrian
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3
Wekiwa Springs State Park

Park, $
A state park with biking trails, plus a 72-degree spring to cool off in afterward. Day-use visits require a reservation.
- Biking
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Water
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4
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

Park
Best known as an 11-mile one-way wildlife drive along the Lake Apopka marshes, the area is also listed for biking, with a picnic pavilion and restrooms.
- Biking
- Free
- Outdoor
- Nature
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Paved trails for long rides

For distance on pavement, start with the West Orange Trail. It runs about 22 miles, has stations with parking and restrooms at Killarney, Winter Garden, Chapin and Apopka, and bike rentals are nearby. The Lake Apopka Loop and the new Lake Apopka Connector tie into it for even longer days. On the east side, the Little Econ Greenway, Cady Way Trail and Innovation Way Trail each cover around seven miles, and the Orlando Southeast Trail runs about 13 miles through Lake Nona. The Orlando Urban Trail links Loch Haven Park and Mead Garden and connects with the Cady Way and Lake Underhill paths.

About this list

Every place here is a locally run business in Orange County with its own website, which we checked for hours, menus and contact details. We leave national chains off our best-of lists and favor places with a clear specialty.

This page covers 4 bike trails in Apopka.

What comes up again and again on their menus and websites: Wildlife viewing.

About Apopka

Apopka, the Indoor Foliage Capital of the World, is in northwest Orange County near Lake Apopka and Wekiwa Springs. It is home to many contractors and home service companies that work across the north side of the county.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest bike trail in Apopka?

The West Orange Trail is the longest paved trail in the area at about 22 miles, running from the Lake County line through Winter Garden to Apopka. The Lake Apopka Loop Trail adds about 14.6 miles, and the Orlando Southeast Trail covers about 13 miles through Lake Nona.

Where can I rent a bike near the West Orange Trail?

Bike rentals are available near the Winter Garden and Killarney stations of the West Orange Trail. Both stations also have parking and restrooms.

Are e-bikes allowed on Apopka trails?

Orange County allows Class 1 and 2 e-bikes on trails such as the Little Econ Greenway, Pine Hills Trail, Shingle Creek Trail, Innovation Way Trail and Lake Apopka Connector Trail. Rules can differ at state parks and other properties, so check before you ride.

Where can I mountain bike in Apopka?

Lake Druid Park near Audubon Park has dirt single-track and pump tracks. For longer off-road rides, Charles H. Bronson State Forest, Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area and Hal Scott Regional Preserve in east Orange County have unpaved trails and roads open to bikes.

What are the best bike trails in east Apopka?

The Little Econ Greenway, Cady Way Trail and Innovation Way Trail are all paved or multi-use paths of around seven miles on the east side. The Orlando Southeast Trail serves Lake Nona, and Orlando Wetlands has more than 18 miles of marsh trails farther east.