Chinsegut Big Pine Tract

The Chinsegut Big Pine Tract features a 1.25-mile loop weaving through towering old-growth longleaf pines, aptly named the Longleaf Loop, with several short side trails to explore. Keep a lookout for Red-headed or Pileated woodpeckers tapping away high in the pines and the white flag of a deer’s tail as it bounds away into the brush. Scheduled guided walks and programs are provided through the Chinsegut Conservation Center. Access to the Big Pine Tract can be found on Old Crystal River Road north of US 41 north of Brooksville. Here you will find a parking pad, kiosk, maps and sign in sheet.