The Withlacoochee Trail State Park consists of a 46-mile stretch of railroad track that has been converted to a recreation area suitable for hiking, biking, and horse riding enthusiasts. The Withlacoochee Trail State Park starts just north of S.R. 50, a mile east of I-75 and continues through the Withlacoochee State Forest, runs close to the Withlacoochee River, past the Silver Lake Campground, then continues north through the Floral City, Inverness, Citrus Springs, and ends at Gulf Junction just south of Dunnellon.

Hours of Operation

The park is open from sunrise to sunset, every day of the year.

Driving Directions

Withlacoochee State Trail has trail heads located on Croom Rital Road, off S.R. 50, a mile east of I-75 in Ridge Manor (New Milepost 301 - Old Exit 61). Isatachatta Community Center is located off CR 39 in Isatachatta. Desoto Trail Hoisk is located off US 41 in Inverness. Inverness Depot South is located off North Apapka Ave in inverness. Citrus Springs Trail Head is located off US 41 in Citrus Springs.

Park Fees

There is no fee to use the Withlacoochee Trail State Park.

Withlacoochee Trail State Park 3100 South Old Floral City Road Inverness, Florida 34450 Phone: 352-726-0315 Park Manager: Harry Mitchell