Contact Information:
Office of
Greenways and Trails
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway –
Inglis Lock
Office (352) 447-1720
DAY RIDE
Withlacoochee Bay Trail / Felburn Park Trailhead
The Felburn Park Trailhead and Withlacoochee Bay Trail are
managed as a unit of the 90,000 acre Marjorie Harris Carr
Cross Florida Greenway. Felburn Park, formerly a limerock
mine is approximately 140-acres. Remnants of the mining
activity include the 40-acre Phil’s Lake that was formed
when the limerock mining hit the freshwater aquifer thus
filling the lake.
The Withlacoochee Bay Trail traverses 5 miles west from the
Felburn Park Trailhead to the Gulf-of-Mexico along the
southern side of the former Cross Florida Barge Canal. The
twelve foot wide multi-use paved trail runs adjacent to the
barge canal for the first 2.5 miles and then switches its
path to the south side of the “berm” that was created by the
canal’s excavation. The westernmost 2.5 miles of the trail
runs through maritime hammocks and salt marsh. Bicycling,
walking or skating on the paved trail provides numerous
opportunities to observe wildlife, picnic or bank fishing
along the route.
Parallel to the paved trail from Felburn Park a vehicle
access road traverses from the US 19 bridge west for almost
five miles. This road provides access to the numerous
multi-use platforms that are situated along the canal and
the marsh to the south of the road and paved trail. The
platforms are suited for nature observation, picnicking,
fishing or just enjoying the great outdoors. At the
westernmost end of the access road a parking area and
canoe/kayak launch are available on the south side of the
paved trail.
The Withlacoochee Bay Trail and Felburn Park are the result
of a cooperative partnership with the Felburn Foundation,
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the
Florida Department of Transportation and Citrus County.
Major Activities: hiking, biking, rollerblading,
horseback riding, birdwatching and fishing
Trail Length/Surface: Withlacoochee Bay Trail 5-Miles,
Equestrian Trails total 5.6-Miles (Red Trail 3.3–Miles, Green Trail
2.3-Miles)
Fee: None
County: Citrus
Nearby Cities: Yankeetown and Inglis
Hours: 8:00am – Sunset
7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Notes:
In addition to the paved trail, the 500-acre Dixon Hammock located
west of US 19 provides unpaved trails for those seeking a more
rustic experience. Miles of old logging roads and trails provide
ample opportunity for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian
enthusiasts to get back into the woods of Florida.
Equestrian Trails are denoted by both a red and green blaze.
Access and Directions:
From the North –Inglis:
Take US 19 South, crossing over the Cross Florida Barge Canal (US
19) Bridge. Turn Left onto the Suncoast Blvd. road. Follow the Suncoast
Blvd. road North. Continue following signs to Felburn
Park. Turn right at the Felburn Park entrance.
From the South– Crystal River: Take US 19 North. Turn right onto the
Suncoast Parkway road (at the foot of the bridge). Follow the
Suncoast Blvd. road North. Continue following signs to Felburn
Park. Turn right at the Felburn Park entrance.
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