Chinsegut Conservation Center Tract
Brooksville 4.0 milesDiscover the beauty of May's Prairie at the heart of the Chinsegut WEA Conservation Center Tract, a vast wetland where sandhill cranes gather.
Destination: Adventure
Biking, paddling, and even a bit of hiking were in the plans as we explored Florida's Adventure Coast - Hernando County - for activities we could enjoy during warm weather.
Florida Trail, Croom to Chinsegut
Brooksville 4.1 miles4.1 miles. North of Brooksville, two environmental areas and a state forest are paired with a short backwoods roadwalk as an example of conservation within a rural community.
Hog Island Nature Trail
Nobleton 1.6 milesFor a dip into primordial wilderness along the Withlacoochee River, walk the Hog Island Nature Trail at Hog Island Recreation Area in Withlacoochee State Forest.
Lake Townsen Preserve
Nobleton 5.3 milesOffering access to the Withlacoochee River and the Withlacoochee State Trail while protecting a swath of environmentally sensitive lands west of Nobleton, Lake Townsen Preserve is the gateway to miles of trails.
McKethan Lake Nature Trail
Brooksville 2.1 milesCentered on its namesake, the 2.1 mile nature trail at McKethan Lake Recreation Area showcases old growth trees as well as Civilian Conservation Corps architecture.
Perry Oldenburg WEA
Brooksville 1.5 milesWith a surprising diversity of oak species for Central Florida, Perry Oldenburg WEA protects a prime piece of sandhill habitat where gopher tortoises thrive.