Experiences & Amenities

Approximately 2.4 miles of paved multi-use trail runs from the County Road 39 trailhead on the south side of the Withlacoochee River to the Bridges Road trailhead on the east side of Dunnellon. The trail runs along a former railroad bed and crosses the Withlacoochee River, which serves as the dividing line between Citrus and Marion counties.

• 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.

• Operation Recreation GeoTour

• Numerous geocaches have been placed all along the Cross Florida Greenway. Locations are available via the various geocaching websites available online.

Picnicking is available at tables or open grassy areas.

Approximately 2.4 miles of paved multi-use trail facilitate easy walking over the Withlacoochee River and along the Rainbow River.

Approximately 2.4 miles of paved multi-use trail facilitate easy walking over the Withlacoochee River and along the Rainbow River.

The best wildlife viewing in this part of the greenway is along the paved trail as you approach the Withlacoochee River trail bridge or north of the bridge where the trail runs along the Rainbow River and its floodplain.

Commonly seen wildlife includes alligators and numerous species of birds.