Withlacoochee Bay Trail

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. This 12-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 scenic maritime hammock and salt marsh habitats. Bicycling, walking or inline skating on the paved trail provide numerous opportunities to observe wildlife along the route.

This westernmost segment of the Cross Florida Greenway includes several miles of barge canal frontage and salt marsh habitat, which provide excellent opportunities to observe numerous species of wading birds and other avian species such as pelicans, osprey and bald eagles.
Aquatic and avian species can be seen along the 5-mile paved trail’s length as well as upland species along the 4.5-mile-long lime rock road running parallel to the paved trail. The Dixon Hammock stabilized and marked tram trails also provide wildlife viewing opportunities. Species commonly seen include white-tailed deer, wild turkey and various reptiles.

There is access to salt and freshwater fishing along the barge canal multi-use platforms or the Withlacoochee River channel below Inglis Dam.

Bicycling, walking or inline skating on the paved trail provide numerous opportunities to observe wildlife along the route.
Walkers have the option of utilizing the 5-mile-long, 12-foot-wide paved multi-use trail running west from U.S. 19 to the Gulf, or on the stabilized marked tram trails located 2.3 miles west of U.S. 19 in the Dixon Hammock.
5 miles (paved) on the Withlacoochee Bay Trail.
5.6 miles of equestrian trails: Red Trail 3.3 miles, Green Trail 2.3 miles.