Withlacoochee Bay Trail:
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Description:
From www.dep.state.fl.us on June 7, 2004: Taking a walk on the wild side in Citrus County just became a little easier with the opening of the Withlacoochee Bay Trail. Senator Nancy Argenziano joined Department of Environmental Protection Greenways and Trails Director Jena Brooks to celebrate National Trails Day, cutting the ribbon on the four and a half mile multi-use trail located along the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway.

Our greenways protect Florida's natural diversity and support a growing population looking to explore all that Florida has to offer," said Jena Brooks. The Withlacoochee Bay Trail provides one more outlet for outdoor discovery."

The 110-mile Cross Florida Greenway is situated on 80,000 acres in Citrus, Levy, Marion and Putnam counties. Home to America's first land bridge, the Greenway's 300 miles of trails provide opportunities to hike, bike, horseback ride, off-road cycle and canoe.

The Cross Florida Greenway is the premier greenway in our ever-growing statewide system of greenways and trails," said Mickey Thomason, Central Region Manager. Whether exploring by land or water, the Greenway is a gateway to nature's marvels."

The Withlacoochee Bay Trail now allows outdoor enthusiasts to experience the wonders of Florida in their own recreational style, providing access to multi-use trails, a 758-acre equestrian area, picnic pavilions and a canoe launch.

For more information on the Withlacoochee Bay Trail and the other trails that comprise the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, please see the Trail Web Site (www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/cfgtrails.htm).
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Parking & Trail Access:
The Withlacoochee Bay Trail is located at US-19 at the old Cross Florida Barge Canal approximately 12 miles north of Crystal River and a half-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 bridge and can be reached by a connecting road past the State Marine Police Station.
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Sunsets
By Diane on October 22, 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 on June 28, 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. "
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Here is my wife starting out near the trailhead, going under Hwy 19. Just look at her go!
Trail Facts
Trail End Points: 12 miles north of Crystal River to parallel to Cross Florida Barge Canal
Counties: Citrus
Trail Length: 4.8 miles
Trail Category: Canal
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Walking
TrailLink ID: 6032636

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