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Blue Loop Trail Florida

Ridge Manor

Outdoor adventures around Ridge Manor, along the Withlacoochee River east of Brooksville

Croom Loop C

Bright red spiky flower in bloom in front of tree trunk

Croom Tract, Withlacoochee State Forest  |  Brooksville
( 28.593644, -82.296506 )      7.2 miles

Showcasing elements of a sandhill ecosystem, Loop C in the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest offers broad views of varied foliage and wildflowers under a sparse canopy.

Croom River Trail Loop

Croom River Trail

Croom Tract, Withlacoochee State Forest  |  Ridge Manor
( 28.526758, -82.218781 )      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.

Destination: Adventure

March 29, 2019    Sandra Friend & John Keatley

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 Hiking Trail

Trail climbing through pine forest

Florida Trail, Western Corridor  |  Withlacoochee State Forest
( 28.563482, -82.221998 )      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

Ribbon of blue river between forested banks

Croom Tract, Withlacoochee State Forest  |  Ridge Manor
( 28.526758, -82.218781 )      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.

Florida Trail, Cypress Lakes Preserve

Florida Trail, Western Corridor  |  Ridge Manor
( 28.514315, -82.195150 )      1.7 miles

At Cypress Lakes Preserve, a 1.7-mile segment of the Florida Trail follows the edge of a series of cypress-lined lakes where ancient trees have survived the ages

Florida Trail, Green Swamp West to Richloam

Water crossing on Florida Trail

FT Western Corridor  |  Green Swamp West
( 28.351141, -82.106323 )      14.7 miles

Weaving across rolling sandhills and along the tannic waters of the Withlacoochee River, the River Road to Richloam Loop section is an exceptionally scenic destination along the western corridor of the Florida Trail.

Withlacoochee State Forest

Citrus Trail at Lizzie Hart Sink

Brooksville      ( 28.637551, -82.339478 )      

With more than 155,000 acres spread over several counties, Withlacoochee State Forest is Florida’s second largest state forest, and arguably the most popular for outdoor recreation

Withlacoochee State Trail

Long stretch of bike path in forest

Central Florida      ( 28.8406, -82.3306 )      44.1 miles

Tracing 44 miles of railroad history down forested corridors, past big lakes and city parks, and through quaint communities, the Withlacoochee State Trail is one sweet ride

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