Crystal River Florida Riding, Hiking and Biking Trails

There is a number of trails that wander through Crystal River and Citrus Counties.

 

There are many ways to surround yourself with the natural outdoor beauty that Crystal River is famous for. Hiking is very popular in this area with the Withlacoochee State Trail, a 46 mile paved trail starting in Citrus, winding through Hernando and ending in Pasco county. Open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year it is available for hikers and anyone looking for an opportunity to enjoy a stroll through Central Florida's wonderful scenery. There are picnic shelters and benches along the way for a relaxing break. The Withlacoochee Trail will soon be part of the Cross-Florida Greenways, connection undisturbed pathways throughout the state.

While hiking, you can enjoy the wide range of Crystal River's terrain’s, such as sandhills, scrub, hardwood, hammock, hydric swamp, and marsh. Local

 paths, interpretive nature walks and hiking trails each feature their own unique combination of ecosystems, flora and fauna.