Bike & Hike Getaway (Day 2): Withlacoochee Trail (24 miles r/t or less or more?)

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU SIGN UP!
This getaway is supposed to be a social event and involves an overnight stay in Inverness. However, if you do not want to spend the night in a hotel, you can still sign up for each or any of the two days individually.
If you want to do both days, please sign up on both so that we know whom to expect.

Day 2: Bike the Withlacoochee Trail (24 or 34 miles r/t)

We will meet at 10:00 AM at the trailhead in Floral City. There is plenty of parking at the as well as restrooms. From there we will ride a the most picturesque part of the Withlacoochee State Trail.

Floral City is about 6 miles south of the Central Motel in Inverness. Although the motel is located next to the trail, we want to skip the section that runs parallel to US Hwy 41 S which can be fairly busy at times.

The Withlacoochee State Trail is with a length of 46 miles the longest paved trail in Florida. You can decide how far you want to ride.

Option 1: We will ride from Floral City to the Croom parking lot at Croom Rital Rd for a total of 24 miles r/t

Option 2: Those who prefer a longer ride could add an additional 10 miles r/t and ride to the Ridge Manor Trailhead (restrooms, table and benches).

Of course, those who prefer an even shorter ride can just ride as far as they like and turn around

Once we are finished with the ride, we can explore historic Floral City and have lunch or drinks at Shamrock Inn, the only restaurant in town. They have outdoor seating but do not serve alcohol outside.

This will conclude Day 2 of our Bike & Hike Getaway and we will head back home.

As always, if you have questions or need directions, you can contact us at (917)774-0941.