"Rails To Trails of the Withlacoochee" - supports the 46 mile recreation trail for biking, skating and horseback riding. With Trails Heads in Inverness, Hernando, Floral City, and Dunnellon.

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Rails to Trails Of The Withlacoochee
is a Citizen's Support Organization and part of the DEP Division of Recreation and Parks for the Withlacoochee State Trail.

Rails to Trails Of The Withlacoochee is a not-for-profit, charitable organization as qualified under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our registration with the Department of Agriculture is # SC-00268. (See Trail News Story)

It is composed of a 46-mile stretch of railroad track that was converted to a paved recreational trail suitable for hiking, biking, and skating, Horseback riding is available on a separate trail along side the paved trail. (See Map) The North end of the trail is located in Citrus Springs south of Dunnellon, Florida and extends 46 miles to the south ending at the trailhead at Highway 301 in Dade City, Florida.

The Withlacoochee Bicycle Riders are a group of cyclists who ride 3 or 4 times a week and are affiliated with Rails to Trails of the Withlacoochee. A ride schedule is available and anyone is welcome to join the group. The group uses the Withlacoochee Trail as an access point for these rides. They also ride six other trails within 1 1/2 hr drive of Inverness, Florida.
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Our organization assists the Department of Environmental Protection by helping to develop,
maintain, and promote The Withlacoochee State Trail. Members volunteer their time and labor on projects such as building trail amenities, fund raising, trail maintenance, and public education on trail related issues.

Rails to Trails Of The Withlacoochee sponsors an Annual Bike Ride in October. (Register & pay online) All profits go back into the trail for improvements. Attendance at 2010 Bike ride: 1,144 Distances from 14 to 100 miles.

The purchase of our club merchandise will help us to improve and maintain the trail, all items imprinted with the club logo.

Our organization meets every 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm at the Lakes Regional Library in Inverness, Florida. All trail enthusiasts are invited to attend.

To Become a Member or Renew your Membership, fill out our Online Application Form where you'll have the option to also pay online. Or you can fill out this printable Application Form and mail it to us.

Rails to Trails Of The Withlacoochee Wins Website Award!

American Trails - The World's largest Online Trails Resourse awarded our site
winner in the category for Trail Organization or Club in it's annual contest to seek out the best websites in the cyberworld of trails and greenways. The goal is to recognize the diversity of the trails community, including urban trails and bikeways, greenways, wilderness hiking trails, motorized routes, and winter trails. Non-profit, government, and commercial sites may all be considered for awards.

Thanks to Our 17th Annual Rails
to Trails Bike Ride Platinum Sponsors

• Citrus County Chronicle

• Bernie Little

• Citrus Road Runners

• Rentapen

• Suncoast Bicycles

• Moonrise Resort

• Hampton's Edge Trailside Bicycles

• Drywell Group (Masonic Bldg)

• Toner Patrol

• Seven Rivers Hospital

• Publix

• Sweetbay

• Diamond Storage

Thanks to Our 17th Annual Rails to Trails Bike Ride Platinum Sponsors