Withlacoochee State Trail Caboose

Withlacoochee State Trail

the longest paved rail-trails in Florida

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

No fee required

Location

3100 S. Old Floral City Rd.
Inverness FL 34450

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Contact Info

352-726-0315

Welcome to Withlacoochee State Trail

At 46 miles in length, the Withlacoochee State Trail is presently one of the the longest paved rail-trails in Florida.

With a generally flat terrain and many access points, the 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 a National Recreation Trail® which offers rich opportunities for viewing plants & wildlife and provides access to many other 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 State Park.

Plan Your Visit

Manager's Message Withlacoochee State Trail
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Manager's Message

Fall is here and soon we will have cooler mornings and the leaves will begin to change color. This makes it an ideal time to enjoy walking, biking, or roller blading along our 46-mile multi use trail. The trail passes through 6 distinct natural communities each offering a glimpse of "the Real Florida."
Every Stamp is a story
Initiative

Every Stamp Is A Story

We invite you to visit any one of our amazing state parks, and to save your adventures with the Special Edition Real Florida Passport. This travel-sized journal is the perfect place to collect your memories and discover new places to explore! Each Florida State Park has a unique stamp and story.
Annual Pass
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Florida State Parks Annual Pass

A Florida State Parks Annual Pass allows frequent visitors to enjoy parks for pennies a day! Annual Passes can be purchased a variety of ways and are available for individuals or families.

Experiences

Walking and Running
Walking and Running
Bicycling
Bicycling
Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding
Birding
Birding
Geo-Seeking
Geo-Seeking
Roller Blading
Roller Blading
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Equestrian Trail
Equestrian Trail
Pets
Pets
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Parking
Parking

Withlacoochee State Trail

Withlacoochee Inverness
Withlacoochee Biking
Withlacoochee Biking
Withlacoochee
Withlacoochee Turtle
Withlacoochee Tree
Withlacoochee Biking
Withlacoochee
Withlacoochee Trail
Withlacoochee Trail
Withlacoochee Trail
Withlacoochee Biking
Withlacoochee Caboose
Withlacoochee Ranger
Withlacoochee ADA Improvements
Withlacoochee Gazebo at Lake Henderson
Withlacoochee Furry Friend
Withlacoochee Bathroom
Withlacoochee Annual Bike Ride
Big Lagoon State Park Trail
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Trails

Whether by bicycle, horse, wheelchair, kayak or on your own two feet, trails both within and outside our state parks can lead to a wide variety of adventure and opportunity throughout Florida.
Rivers and Lakes
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Rivers & Lakes

Florida is truly a place where land and water interweaves to form a diverse and dynamic natural fabric. Numerous rivers course through the landscape, and lakes of varying sizes can be found in all regions.

People Make the Parks

Rails to Trails of the Withlacoochee

Rails to Trails of the Withlacoochee

Friends Groups meet the critical needs of individual parks and the system of state parks. They share one thing in common – passion for parks.
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Volunteer with us!

Help fulfill the Florida State Parks' mission. Assist park employees to preserve, interpret and restore ...the Real Florida.
Park Staff

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Are you active, enthusiastic and enjoy serving others? Come join the Florida State Parks’ team where we help visitors and residents experience the wonder of Florida’s best loved places.

This Park is Recognized by:

Designated Greenway

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