Walk, run or bike: Create your own trail mix in Sunbridge
One of the first images that pops into people’s heads when they think of Sunbridge is someone charging down – or more like recharging – a sandy trail or soaking up sunshine beneath a canopy of towering live oaks. This isn’t by accident.
When a future Sunbridge resident comes for a visit, they start their journey at our information center, which also happens to be just a few strides (or even fewer pedal strokes) away from a trailhead. This, also, is more than a happy coincidence.
Spanning two miles and growing, our trail network connects the dots to a big part of our story: why we believe getting outside and staying active is one of the best reasons to live in Sunbridge. Yes, we’re a little biased.
Here are some of our favorite ways to make the most of our trails.
Ways to Hit the Trails
Trail run, power walk, gravel ride, cruise, hike, meander, dog-jog, saunter, wander, ramble – or just take a leisurely stroll. Our trails welcome all kinds of activities and stretch far enough to let you truly lose yourself in nature.
For runners: Well-maintained paths with just the right mix of distance, hills and terrain to keep things interesting.
For walkers: Plenty of routes perfect for a serene sunrise stroll, a dog walk between WFH meetings or a catch-up with a neighbor.
Bike riders? Definitely: Smooth routes for casual riders, with plans to connect to longer regional trails in the future.
No matter how you move, our trail network makes it SUPER EASY to get outside, disconnect from wi-fi and connect with nature. Think you’re not a trail person? Take a walk or a ride, you might just find yourself back every day, yelling “on your left” like the rest of us.
Trail by Trail
First-timers, visitors, and anyone still getting to know Sunbridge have made our downloadable trail map their best friend for navigating our three trails. But the beauty of it is that our trails are meant to be wandered easily and at your own pace. Each one offers long, even stretches and shady paths through distinct terrains: live oak forests, sandy glades and scenic wetlands, complete with benches in the perfect place that show up right when you need them.
Egret Trail – A nearly mile-long loop and one of Sunbridge’s original pathways. This route winds through a mix of shaded woods and open views, skimming the edges of ponds and lakes. Great for walking, biking or jogging.
Tortoise Trail – A little over half a mile of gentle curves that conveniently link up with the inner loop of Hare Trail. For a little extra adventure, you’ll cross not one but two bridges over a canal that connects to the lake just north.
Hare Trail – Tortoise Trail’s shorter (and faster) offshoot. With tighter turns and easy, rolling grades, it’s perfect for runners looking to add distance or walkers looking to sneak in a few more loops without straying too far from their starting point.
All three routes connect to a shared-use path that follows Cyrils Drive. Download our trail map and find the path that calls your name.
Season by Season
Our trails can be enjoyed year-round thanks to Central Florida’s mild winters and unique climate. That doesn’t mean each season doesn’t have its own highlights to enjoy.
Fall – Cooler temps and mellow golden sunsets make this the ideal time for long morning runs or evening rides.
Winter – Fewer buzzing critters, steadier temps throughout the day, and perfect conditions for all-day exploring.
Spring – Wildflowers return and the pollinators follow, creating quilted trailside pops of color.
Summer – Early mornings or twilight adventures are your best bet. Most of our trails offer plenty of shade and canopy cover – but we are in the middle of the Sunshine State, after all.
Roots, Routes, Future Connections
Nature trails trace their beginnings to something that came before, like a ridge, a stream, or a fenceline. There’s no confirmed legend about how our trails first became worn. Maybe they started as farm paths, maybe as secret rendezvous for mountain bikers looking to escape Orlando’s sprawl. However they started, we’re keeping the legend alive by building on what nature began. Which is totally on brand for us.
Roux Trail – Now open! This scenic loop adds another half mile of mixed shell trails and boardwalk. You’ll get a little bit of everything — pathways crisscrossing beneath swaying pines and heritage oaks, streamside stretches and elevated boardwalks that carry you over billowing marshland. Roux connects pedestrians to Weslyn Park, our community garden and other conservation areas.
More Access to Water – Coming soon: Weslyn Park’s amenities center will give kayakers a chance to paddle up to the Crosswater Trail.
Regional Trail Systems – Living here means you’re never far from Orlando’s active, outdoor culture, and future connections to nearby trail networks are always being considered. We encourage you to explore our region’s expanded trail system as well, including the multipurpose paths just around the corner in Kissimmee.
The Best Trailhead? Basecamp.
Need a trail map? We got you. Wouldn’t mind some coffee for the trail? It’s already brewing. Conversation about your favorite hiking playlist? We’ve got some suggestions.
Basecamp isn’t just an information center — it’s where your trail excursions begin, and where your journey to finding your dream home in Sunbridge might just start too.
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