Withlacoochee Bay Trail:
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Description:
The Withlacoochee Bay Trail extends from the Gulf, north of Crystal River and south of Inglis, nearly 5 miles east to just beyond North Suncoast Boulevard. The trail provides access to a 758-acre equestrian area, picnic pavilions and a canoe launch.

There are plenty of birding opportunities as well as observation decks along the barge canal, which the trails follows. There are several side trails, including some through Felburn Park.<
Be sure to also visit the nearby Withlacoochee State Trail.

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Parking & Trail Access:
The Withlacoochee Bay Trail is located at US 19/98 at the old Cross Florida Barge Canal, approximately 12 miles north of Crystal River and 0.5 mile south of Inglis. Turn west at the south end of the bridge and proceed west along the trail. The Felburn Park section is east of the US 19/98 bridge and can be reached by a connecting road past the State Marine Police Station.

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Sunsets
By Diane in October, 2006
"Although the park closes at sunset, the end of the trail is a prime spot to watch the sun begin to set. There is a pavilion on the gulf to sit and watch the show. In addition to a variety of birds, we saw racoons and an armadillo. "
Squawks and Squid
By Patrick Gaudin in June, 2004
"This is an excellent trail that goes along a loch that leads to the Gulf of Mexico. There are plenty of birding opportunities (hence squawks) and beautiful, eerie views of the Gulf of Mexico (hence squid). The trail has restroom facilities about halfway through and also plenty of covered viewing areas along the loch, marshes and the Gulf of Mexico. "
Here is my wife starting out near the trailhead, going under Hwy 19. Just look at her go!
Trail Facts
Trail End Points: The Gulf of Mexico 12 miles north of Crystal River to East of US 19/98/N. Suncoast Blvd (south of Cross Florida Barge Canal)
Counties: Citrus
Trail Length: 4.8 miles
Trail Category: Canal
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Fishing, Wheelchair Accessible, Walking
TrailLink ID: 6032636

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Guidebook: Learn more about other Southeast rail-trails in RTC's Southeast Guidebook.