We will be arriving at the lodge tomorrow afternoon
On out last few trips we have been offered a choice of available rooms and I have not been prepared. I am gathering that if I get a choice I should request odd numbered room on a higher floor? I like a nice view, do not want to look at dumpster, parking, or electrical things.
Also, I am a runner and would like to get in a few short runs (3-4 miles). Is there a path that connects Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness?
Thanks for your help!
As we were just there last week, and as I am an avid runner, as well, let me answer your questions.
1) Yes, go for odd-numbered rooms as they are the ones facing Bay Lake, though most rooms even on that side mostly have views of trees with glimpses of the lake.
2) I'd ask for a room with a pool view, as well, since that generally reduces the number of trees between you and Bay Lake, plus it can give you a nice people watching balcony on occasion. Additionally, if you're close to the pool, you won't be close to the dumpster which is at the far end of the building.
3) I'd go for a room on the third floor or higher. You can actually catch good glimpses of Wishes above the main Lodge!
4) There is a path that connects WL to FW; in fact, there are two in a manner of speaking.
a) The most well-known is the paved bike trail that follows beside the WL bus stop and gets to FW right at one mile.
b) The lesser known is the nature trail that begins next to the bike and boat rental building. It's a sandy trail that roughly parallels Bay Lake. There are two points along that nature trail where you can head off to the right and join up with the paved trail. The first is about 1/3 of a mile out and the second a bit over half a mile. OR you can continue along the path as it follows Bay Lake (you get nice views of CR to your left) and not veer off. About 3/4 of a mile you will come to a CM parking area that has a basketball goal, fencing, a few outbuildings, and cars. You can only go to the right and follow the access road which leads you to the stables at FW where you then meet with the main paved trail as it enters FW. That route is not quite a mile but quieter.
5) Once at FW, I head toward the RV parking areas since this time of year they will be decorated for Christmas (some were already up last week), and you can run to the campground area, too. You can easily add another mile or two to the run by hoofing it around FW before heading back. Be prepared for wildlife. In my runs over the years, I've seen deer, rabbits, turtles, and even a hawk with prey in its talons. Very cool.
Hope this helps!
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