Central Florida
Central Florida E-Bike & Bike Trails
Central Florida is home to Florida's most connected trail network — long paved rail-trails that roll through state forests and swamp edges, suburban connectors threading through the Orlando metro, and the spine of the 250-mile Coast-to-Coast Trail that stretches from St. Petersburg to Titusville. Whether you're looking for a shaded wilderness ride on the Withlacoochee, a family loop past Winter Garden's main street, or a multi-day route across the state, this region has more paved miles and more e-bike-friendly options than anywhere else in Florida. Every trail is listed below with full details — length, surface, e-bike access, difficulty, managing agency, highlights, and amenities — so you can plan your ride without a second tab open.
E-bike access information was last verified [publish/update date]. Policies change — confirm current rules with each trail's managing agency and check posted signage before you ride. Trails marked 'Verify' do not have a clearly published e-bike policy from their managing agency at the time of writing.
Withlacoochee State Trail
Nearest City:
Citrus Springs to Dade City
Length:
~46–47 mi (Florida's longest paved rail-trail)
Surface:
Paved
E-Bike Access:● Allowed
(FL State Parks)
Difficulty:
Easy
Managing Agency:
FL DEP/State Parks
Highlights: Through Withlacoochee State Forest; passes through Inverness & Floral City; abundant wildlife; designated National Recreation Trail; part of the Coast-to-Coast Trail network.
Amenities: Many access points along the corridor.
General James A. Van Fleet State Trail
Nearest City:
Polk City to Mabel
Length:
~29.2 mi
Surface:
Paved
E-Bike Access:● Allowed
(FL State Parks)
Difficulty:
Easy
Managing Agency:
FL DEP/State Parks
Highlights: Remote, flat, arrow-straight route through the Green Swamp wilderness; part of the Coast-to-Coast Trail; one of the most isolated paved trails in the state.
Amenities: Part of the Coast-to-Coast corridor; access points at Polk City and Mabel trailheads.
West Orange Trail
Nearest City:
Oakland / Winter Garden / Apopka
Length:
~20.8–22 mi
Surface:
Paved
E-Bike Access:● Verify
(Orange County; generally allowed as bicycles)
Difficulty:
Easy
Managing Agency:
Orange County
Highlights: Runs directly down Winter Garden's charming Main Street; passes Oakland Nature Preserve; connects to the Coast-to-Coast Trail for extended riding.
Amenities: Multiple trailhead stations with parking, restrooms, and water along the route.
Cross Seminole Trail
Nearest City:
Oviedo / Winter Springs / Lake Mary
Length:
~23–27.6 mi
Surface:
Paved
E-Bike Access:● Verify
(Seminole County)
Difficulty:
Easy
Managing Agency:
Seminole County
Highlights: Connects to the Seminole Wekiva Trail and the Coast-to-Coast corridor; weaves through Seminole County's urban and suburban landscape.
Amenities: Multiple trailhead access points across Seminole County.
Seminole Wekiva Trail
Nearest City:
Altamonte Springs / Lake Mary
Length:
~14–17 mi
Surface:
Paved
E-Bike Access:● Verify
(Seminole County)
Difficulty:
Easy
Managing Agency:
Seminole County
Highlights: Pleasantly shaded suburban trail corridor; key link in the Coast-to-Coast Trail network connecting the Orlando metro area.
Amenities: Part of the Coast-to-Coast corridor with suburban trailhead access.
South Lake Trail
Nearest City:
Clermont
Length:
~12.5–13 mi
Surface:
Paved
E-Bike Access:● Verify
(Lake County)
Difficulty:
Easy
Managing Agency:
Lake County
Highlights: Scenic ride along the shores of Lake Minneola; connects seamlessly to the West Orange Trail for approximately 36 continuous miles of riding.
Amenities: Lake County trailhead access in Clermont.
Spring-to-Spring Trail
Nearest City:
DeBary / DeLand
Length:
~15–30 mi (some gaps remain)
Surface:
Paved
E-Bike Access:● Verify
(Volusia County)
Difficulty:
Easy
Managing Agency:
Volusia County
Highlights: Links multiple state parks and natural springs along the St. Johns River corridor; part of the Coast-to-Coast Trail network.
Amenities: Volusia County trailhead access; some gaps in the corridor — check current conditions.
East Central Regional Rail Trail
Nearest City:
Enterprise / Osteen to Edgewater (+ Titusville leg)
Length:
~52 mi planned (~36+ mi currently built)
Surface:
Paved
E-Bike Access:● Verify
(Volusia/Brevard Counties / DEP)
Difficulty:
Easy
Managing Agency:
DEP Office of Greenways & Trails / Volusia County
Highlights: The Office of Greenways & Trails' longest rail-trail corridor; a key segment of both the Coast-to-Coast Trail and the St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop.
Amenities: Multiple Volusia and Brevard County trailhead access points; some sections still under development.
Cady Way Trail
Nearest City:
Orlando / Winter Park
Length:
~6.5 mi
Surface:
Paved
E-Bike Access:● Verify
(Orange County / City of Orlando)
Difficulty:
Easy
Managing Agency:
Orange County / City of Orlando
Highlights: Popular urban connector trail linking the Winter Park area to Baldwin Park; part of Orlando's paved trail network.
Amenities: Urban trailhead access in Winter Park and Baldwin Park.
Good Neighbor Trail
Nearest City:
Brooksville
Length:
~10.1–10.7 mi
Surface:
Paved
E-Bike Access:● Verify
(Hernando County)
Difficulty:
Easy
Managing Agency:
Hernando County
Highlights: Connects downtown Brooksville directly to the southern end of the Withlacoochee State Trail, making a longer combined ride possible.
Amenities: Hernando County trailhead access in Brooksville.
Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail (C2C)
Nearest City:
St. Petersburg to Titusville (spans 9 counties)
Length:
~250 mi planned (~88% complete)
Surface:
Paved network (multiple trail segments)
E-Bike Access:● Varies by segment
— state trail segments allow e-bikes; verify county and city segments individually
Difficulty:
Easy (individual segments)
Managing Agency:
DEP Office of Greenways & Trails + FDOT SUN Trail + participating counties
Highlights: The first cross-state paved trail in the United States. Links together the Pinellas Trail, Withlacoochee State Trail, Van Fleet Trail, West Orange Trail, Cross Seminole Trail, Spring-to-Spring Trail, and the East Central Regional Rail Trail across central Florida.
Amenities: Varies by segment — see individual trail entries above for amenities along each connecting trail.
Gear Up for This Ride
Pack the Right Gear Before You Head Out
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Helmets
Certified protection for every rider and every age — the most important thing you'll pack.
Front & Rear Lights
Stay visible at dawn, dusk, and on shaded canopy trails.
A Good Lock
Protect your investment at trailhead parking areas.
Bell or Horn
The courteous — and safe — way to pass walkers and runners on shared paths.
Handlebar Mirror
Keep an eye on what's coming up behind you without turning around.
Basic Repair Kit & Pump
Flat tires happen. A small kit keeps a minor issue from ending your ride.
Don't See a Trail We Should Add?
Central Florida's trail network is always growing, and we may not have every path mapped yet. If you know a trail that belongs here — a new segment, a local connector, or a hidden gem — we'd love to hear about it. Tell us and we'll look into adding it.