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Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling

Cyclists can enjoy the 2.3-mile-long paved multi-use trail on Inglis Island or the 7.6 miles of natural surface trails available there as well.

  • Helmets are recommended for all cyclists on our trails. Florida law requires helmets for cyclists age 16 and under.
Birding
Birding

Inglis Island is a designated segment of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail in Citrus County. Wading birds and waterfowl are commonly seen along the shoreline of Lake Rousseau as well as upland avian species along the trails on Inglis Island.

Boating
Boating

Boating in Lake Rousseau is available on the upstream side of the Inglis Dam.

  • Numerous underwater obstructions (submerged stumps) are located throughout Lake Rousseau. Navigating and staying within the marked navigation channels is strongly recommended.

Boating in the Withlacoochee River and Cross Florida Barge Canal is available below the Inglis Dam/Spillway.

  • This area is tidally influenced and affected by discharges of water from the Inglis Dam/Spillway. There are submerged rocky areas within the Withlacoochee River that boat operators should be aware of dependent upon tides and spillway discharges.
Fishing
Fishing

Fishing is available from the shoreline pavilions on the upstream/freshwater Lake Rousseau side of the Inglis Dam or the downstream/brackish side of the dam/spillway.

  • All fishing within the park must conform to regulations concerning size, number, method of capture and season.
  • A fishing license may be required. More information is available at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission’s Fishing in Florida.
Geo-Seeking
Geo-Seeking

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.

Hiking
Hiking

Hikers can enjoy the 2.3-mile-long paved multi-use trail on Inglis Island or the 7.6 miles of natural surface trails available there as well.

Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding

Equestrians can enjoy the 7.6 miles of multi-use natural surface trails available on Inglis Island. Access to the Island for equine trailer parking can be obtained by calling the Greenway Inglis Lock office 352-447-1720 in advance or the Greenway Ocala office at 352-236-7143.

Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking

Mountain bikers can enjoy the 2.3-mile-long paved multi-use trail on Inglis Island or the 7.6 miles of natural surface trails available there as well.

  • Helmets are recommended for all cyclists on our trails. Florida law requires helmets for cyclists age 16 and under.
Picnicking
Picnicking

Picnicking is available at the pavilions in this area or in open grassy areas as desired.

Roller Blading
Roller Blading

Inline skating is available on the 2.3-mile-long paved multi-use trail segment on Inglis Island located to the north side of the Inglis Dam/Spillway area.

Walking and Running
Walking and Running

Walkers can enjoy the 2.3-mile-long paved multi-use trail on Inglis Island or the 7.6 miles of natural surface trails available there as well.

Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

The best wildlife viewing in this part of the greenway is on Inglis Island via the paved and unpaved trails that traverse it. Deer, turkey, bobcat, and various species of birds and reptiles are often seen here.

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities

The Cross Florida Greenway is committed to providing a variety of amenities accessible to visitors.

These amenities include:

  • 2.3-mile-long, 12-foot-wide paved multi-use trail.
  • Accessible picnic/fishing pavilions.
  • Accessible parking.
  • Accessible boat ramp.

Service animals are welcome in all areas of the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway.

Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp

There is parking and a boat ramp on the upstream side of the Inglis Dam that provides access to Lake Rousseau and another ramp on the lower parking area below the dam that provides boat access to the approximately 1-mile-long Withlacoochee River segment that connects to the Cross Florida Barge Canal.

Equestrian Trail
Equestrian Trail

Equestrians can enjoy the 7.6 miles of multi-use natural surface trails available on Inglis Island. Access to the island for equine trailer parking can be obtained by calling the Greenway Inglis Lock office at 352-447-1720 in advance or the Greenway Ocala office at 352-236-7143.

Parking
Parking

Paved parking areas are located on the upper/upstream side of the Inglis Dam and on the lower/downstream side of the dam and spillway.

Pets
Pets

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.
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion

Covered picnic shelters are located along the Lake Rousseau shoreline at the upper parking area and another large pavilion is located on the Inglis Island (north) side of the Inglis Dam/Spillway.

Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible

The Inglis Dam parking areas, pavilions and paved trail on Inglis Island are all wheelchair accessible.

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