Good Neighbor Trail

Cycle a moderate 44.8-mile loop through diverse Florida landscapes on the Good Neighbor Trail and Withlacoochee State Trail.

The Good Neighbor and Withlacoochee State Trail Loop offers a captivating touring bicycle journey through Florida's diverse landscapes. You'll pedal through deeply shaded forests, past peaceful rural farms, and into the remote beauty of the Croom Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest, experiencing a true taste of "Old Florida" as you pass through quaint historic towns. The route combines the largely flat and smooth Withlacoochee State Trail with the Good Neighbor Trail's more challenging rolling hills, creating a varied and engaging ride.

This moderate 41.0-mile (66.0 km) loop, with 933 feet (284 metres) of elevation gain, typically takes around 4 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Starting from the Good Neighbor Trailhead in Brooksville, be sure to carry sufficient water as amenities can be sparse on some sections of the Good Neighbor Trail. The Withlacoochee State Trail offers more facilities, but always be mindful of road crossings and potential traffic, especially on connecting road sections like Croom Road which can have steep climbs.

Both trails are converted railroad corridors, offering a unique historical perspective with features like original cement mileposts on the Withlacoochee State Trail and the 1885 Brooksville Train Depot marking the Good Neighbor Trail's western end. This loop is also a vital link in Florida's Coast-to-Coast Trail, providing an excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing, from gopher tortoises to deer, as you traverse six distinct natural habitats within the Withlacoochee State Forest.