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Dade City

Dade City

Gateway to the vast Green Swamp, Dade City offers easy access to day hikes and backpacking trips in the vast green spaces of Withlacoochee State Forest and water management district lands.

Dunnellon Trail

Cross Florida Greenway
Dunnellon   [29.03125,-82.45610]   2.5 miles

Dunnellon Trail

Expanding access to the Cross Florida Greenway across the Withlacoochee River in Dunnellon, the Dunnellon Trail provides a new destination for cyclists and hikers to explore the cypress-lined river floodplain.

Filed Under: Biking, Central Florida, Day Hikes, Florida State Parks, Florida Trail, Hikes, Paved Bike Trails, Trails Tagged With: Cross Florida Greenway, Dunnellon, FT Cross Florida Greenway, FT Western Corridor, Withlacoochee River

Grand opening of the Dunnellon Trail

May 17, 2014 by Sandra Friend Leave a Comment

Grand opening of the Dunnellon Trail

On May 16, 2014, DEP’s Office of Greenways & Trails opened a new bridge and trail along the Cross Florida Greenway, the Dunnellon Trail, providing a crucial connector for the Florida Trail.

Filed Under: Articles, Events, Florida Trail, Hiking, Treks Tagged With: Cross Florida Greenway, Dunnellon, Florida Trail, Florida Trail Association, FT Western Corridor, Withlacoochee River, Withlacoochee State Trail

Hog Island Nature Trail

Withlacoochee State Forest
Nobleton   [28.619750,-82.241083]   1.6 miles

Hog Island Nature Trail

For a dip into primordial wilderness along the Withlacoochee River, walk the Hog Island Nature Trail at Hog Island Recreation Area in Withlacoochee State Forest

Filed Under: Central Florida, Day Hikes, Florida State Forests, Hikes, Loop Trails, Nature Trails, Trails Tagged With: Big Trees, Brooksville, Bushnell, Developed Camping, Family-friendly, Fishing, Riverfront, Sinkholes, Wildlife Viewing, Withlacoochee River, Withlacoochee State Forest

Inverness

Inverness

Along the Nature Coast, Inverness offers an amazing array of hiking, backpacking, and cycling opportunities in the Withlacoochee State Forest and on the Withlacoochee State Trail.

Ocala

Ocala

Ocala is surrounded by more than 200 miles of hiking trails, including two large segments of the Florida Trail along the Cross Florida Greenway and through the Ocala National Forest.

Oxbow Trail

Withlacoochee State Forest
Citrus Springs   [29.005735,-82.387856]   1.2 miles

Oxbow Trail

With two loops along an oxbow in the Withlacoochee River, the Oxbow Trail is the northernmost trail in Withlacoochee State Forest and a scenic short walk.

Filed Under: Central Florida, Day Hikes, Florida State Forests, Hikes, Loop Trails, Nature Trails, Trails Tagged With: Birding, Citrus Springs, Dog-friendly, Dunnellon, Ocala, Primitive Camping, Riverfront, Withlacoochee River, Withlacoochee State Forest

Withlacoochee River Park

Dade City   [28.344642,-82.119806]   6.5 miles

Withlacoochee River Park

With two different trails – gentle and wild – showing off the park’s natural features, Withlacoochee River Park is a popular overnight camping destination.

Filed Under: Backpacking, Central Florida, County Parks, Day Hikes, Hikes, Loop Trails, Parks, Trails Tagged With: Big Trees, Dade City, Dog-friendly, Family-friendly, Favorites, Fishing, Green Swamp, Historic Sites, Observation Towers, Picnic, Primitive Camping, Riverfront, Withlacoochee River

Withlacoochee State Forest

Brooksville   [28.637551,-82.339478]   

Withlacoochee State Forest

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

Filed Under: Central Florida, Destinations Tagged With: Brooksville, Bushnell, Crystal River, Dade City, Inverness, Locations, Withlacoochee River, Withlacoochee State Trail

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