At 46 miles, Biking Florida’s Withlacoochee Trail is one of Florida’s hidden treasures. The Trail is of the longest paved rail-trails in Florida.

The time we spent in the Floral City area was very refreshing. Biking The Withlacoochee State Trail was only one of the highlights. We spent time checking out the quaint downtown as well and that video will be up next week.

With a generally flat terrain and many access points, biking Florida’s Withlacoochee Trail is an ideal venue for all skill and fitness levels of cycling, running, walking and skating. An unpaved equestrian trail parallels portions of the paved trail. The trail corridor traverses three counties (Citrus, Hernando and Pasco), offering an enjoyable, varied journey as it runs through small towns, ranches and six distinct natural communities between Citrus Springs and Dade City.

Officially designated as part of the Florida Greenways and Trail System, this state trail is also designated as a National Recreation Trail. It offers rich opportunities for viewing plants and wildlife and provides access to many outstanding recreational opportunities.

Among the recreational highlights nearby are the unpaved trails in the Croom area of the Withlacoochee State Forest, the Withlacoochee River (South) Canoe Trail and Fort Cooper. So much history surrounds the areas all along the 46 mile trail. From thousands of years ago to present day, the area has so much learning to bestow on us.

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Florida State Parks
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/withlacoochee-state-trail

Ferris Groves
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Carroll’s Sausage
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