Rail-Trails Southeast by Rails-to-Trails-Conservancy

Author:Rails-to-Trails-Conservancy
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: eBook ISBN: 9780899977089
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Published: 2006-05-28T16:00:00+00:00

FLORIDA

Withlacoochee State Trail

Endpoints

Gulf Junction to Owensboro Junction

Mileage

46

Roughness Index

1

Surface

Asphalt

Forty-six-mile Withlacoochee State Trail is a must-do, pure Florida experience for any trail enthusiast. Situated between Orlando and Tampa, it hosts a steady stream of visitors and locals on its paved path and adjacent equestrian trail.

The Withlacoochee’s length, popularity, and proximity to numerous communities have given rise to seven trailheads, information kiosks, colorful murals, and convenient parks. Although the trail makes for a long journey, food and drink are never too far as you travel southbound through Citrus Springs, Inverness, Floral City, Istachatta, and Trilby.

For much of its length, the trail parallels the Withlacoochee River, a state-designated paddling trail. The best place to catch river views and put in your canoe or kayak is at Nobelton Wayside Park, about eight miles south of Floral City. From here the trail crosses the Withlacoochee State Forest and Croom Wildlife Management Area. In the mornings and early evenings expect to see deer along this roughly six-mile stretch. Near the southern boundary, Silver Lake Recreation Area offers year-round camping.

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