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Florida Trail, Croom

Articles about and destinations along the Florida Trail in the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest near Brooksville.

Croom River Trail Loop

Brooksville   3.9 miles

Using the Florida Trail and the Blue Loop Trail, hikers can explore a picturesque corner of Withlacoochee State Forest in Ridge Manor along a 3.9-mile loop.

Florida Trail, Croom Hiking Trail

Brooksville   9.8 miles

9.8 miles. Traversing rolling landscapes of the Brooksville Ridge, the Croom section of the Florida Trail provides miles of panoramic views within a large area of sandhill habitat.

Florida Trail, Croom River Trail

Brooksville   6.3 miles

A pleasant ramble on bluffs above the Withlacoochee River, the Croom River Trail segment of the Florida Trail tunnels through oak hammocks and slips around cypress swamps along its 6.3-mile journey.