Experiences & Amenities
Experiences
The 5.2-miles of multi-use looped paved trail in the Baseline Trail segment of the greenway provide several route options through the rolling sandhill areas surrounding this trail that ultimately connects to the gravel stabilized Marshall Swamp Trail heading northeast to the Marshall Swamp Trailhead.
- Helmets are recommended for all cyclists on our trails. Florida law requires helmets for cyclists age 16 and under.
Geocaching is an outdoor game using hand-held global positioning systems (GPS) devices. It's effectively an inexpensive, interactive, high-tech treasure hunt that's a great way to learn geography. Participants use location coordinates to find caches. Some caches are easy to find; others are more difficult.
The biggest reward is the thrill of the search and the discovery of a place where you have never been. Geocaching should have minimal impact to the environment and conscientious land-use ethics should be followed.
- Numerous geocaches have been placed all along the Cross Florida Greenway. Locations are available via the various geocaching websites available online.
The Baseline Road Trailhead provides access to the 5.2 miles of multi-use paved trail as well as the off-pavement main orange blazed Florida National Scenic Trail. The FNST can be taken southwest to Santos and beyond or to the northeast, ultimately connecting to the Ocala National Forest.
- The Florida Trail Association produces detailed hiking maps by segment.
Picnicking is available in the pavilions provided, tables located in the area or in open grassy areas as desired.
- Pavilions can be reserved by contacting Marion County Parks and Recreation.
The Baseline Road Trailhead provides access to the 5.2 miles of multi-use paved trail as well as the off-pavement main orange blazed Florida National Scenic Trail. The FNST can be taken southwest to Santos and beyond or to the northeast, ultimately connecting to the Ocala National Forest.
- The Florida Trail Association produces detailed hiking maps by segment.
The Baseline Road Trailhead provides access to the 5.2 miles of multi-use paved trail as well as the off-pavement main orange blazed Florida National Scenic Trail. The FNST can be taken southwest towards Santos and beyond or to the northeast, ultimately connecting to the Ocala National Forest. The Florida Trail Association produces detailed hiking maps by segment.
Amenities
The Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway is committed to providing a variety of amenities accessible to visitors. These amenities include:
- Accessible restroom.
- Accessible picnic pavilions.
- Accessible parking.
- Accessible Boundless Playground.
- Accessible multi-use paved trail.
Service animals are welcome in all areas of the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway.
Pets are welcome at Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway. All pets must be on a hand-held, 6-foot leash at all times. Pets may not be left unattended.
- Pet owners must pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles.
- Service animals are allowed in all areas of the park.
- See our Pet Policy.
Picnicking is available in the pavilions provided, tables located in the area or in open grassy areas as desired.
- Pavilions can be reserved by contacting Marion County Parks and Recreation.