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A large barge is on site and will be doing some 'under the bridge' construction on the shore. This, in addition to the destruction by hooligans that drove a big wheeled pickup truck on the trail at night and destroyed fencing near the bridge. A workman at the bridge site said it would be a month before their work was done. No word on the fencing repair just yet. The last I heard from the park people was that the fencing was on order and they were awaiting its delivery before repairs to the fence could take place. I'll post here again, after the construction is done and keep you all informed!

Rode the trail with my wife on October This was our second ride. I like this trail because it is peaceful, scenic, mostly well shaded, in good repair as well as fast and easy. Plan to return in the Spring of and ride the portion from Trenton to Cross City and back. I stayed in Days Inn Chiefland. Trail access is right across the street and per a sheriff parking is accommodated within a Tractor Supply parking lot.

After I rode down there I am not sure why the sheriff did not share the depot as a parking spot.

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Others had used it as I saw empty bike racks. As what another had suggested I rode north then east to Trenton FL then on return rode to Suwannee River west Bridge then back east and south to my originating point. I think I liked the Trenton ride and town best. The scenery was enjoyable and the town was quaint, residents were friendly.

I rode down to Cedar Key for supper and it is one of those perfect old Florida towns. When I left I had felt like I had been in a time machine. I will be back! The view from Steamers Restaurant is indescribable! All in all a wonderful visit. Late May and some still cool weather tempted us to take the trail from Fannin Springs to Chiefland, about 9 miles. Some good shade, but quite open from mile 3 to 5. Rode this trail on 10 Feb. Enjoyed the portion of the trail from Old Town to Chiefland but Old Town to Trenton just runs besides state highway 26 and is boring; I turned around and return to Fanning then rode back to Old Town.

Before bringing in the New Year we made this ride on the final days of Add a few layers and the ride began. Starting in Chiefland we headed north and rode to Trenton with total peace and the trail completely to ourselves. We then headed west towards Cross City and stopped for photo opportunities while crossing the Suwanee River With the beautiful Live Oaks and moss, and a lazy river it's"pure south".

No doubt why they call this the nature coast. The next stretch is the long haul to Cross City, due to the fact that it was now over thirty miles. We got revived with lunch in Cross City and then returned to Cheifland to complete the loop We started in Chiefland and rode our bikes to Trenton on Valentines day. Temps were in the low 70's and a little overcast. The trail had nice shade cover mixed with some sunny spots.

We passed a beautiful tree forest on the way to Trenton and took a break at the Old Train Depot to use the restrooms and replenish our water. On the way back there were a few sprinkles to cool us off. I found this trail VERY well maintained and peaceful. The highlight for me was the canopy tree cover just outside of Chiefland and the Tree forest. I'll post a few pictures but they are from the phone so not the best quality. This trail is very rural for the most part. But, there are quite a few intersections when you get near the towns. It is well-maintained and doesn't seem to be used much.

We rode the entire trail and practically had the trail to ourselves - very peaceful. Lots of shade We took a side trip to Cedar Key to get a good meal not much around Chiefland or its environs for that matter and found Steamers Clam Bar right on the Gulf of Mexico. Great view, excellent food, friendly atmosphere, good service. The owner stopped by to make sure everything was OK and when we started to talk about bicycling, he gave me a book that a local had written about his bicycling odyssey across the US.

It's a great outing! Just one block south of the old depot station at N. Breakfast is available all day on Saturdays! Amounts to about 64 miles had to do a little bit more at the Chiefland end or a metric century. Ended it by driving to Manatee Springs about 7 miles away and rinsing off in the cool spring water. Great trail to ride in the spring. Be sure to do the Trenton leg of the trail and stop in at Petrello's at the old boarding house.

We had a great roasted veggie pizza. Saw several snakes, a turtle, wildflowers, and enjoyed the beautiful view of the Suwannee River. In addition to the trailheads at Fanning Springs and Chiefland, which are listed in the trail description, there are also trailheads in Trenton and in Cross City, both with restrooms. The trail was well maintained thanks! This is a scenic ride complete with a trestle bridge crossing the historic Suwannee River. Great views both up and down stream. It is a quiet trail with few other riders.

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I agree with most of what another reviewer said. There are old depots at the three ends, the bathrooms in Chiefland were locked on a Monday but the ones in Cross City were open. Both of those depots are old and ugly at the moment. The one in Trenton is nicer, but I didn't try to use any facilities.

If you are coming west from Gainesville on 26, turn right at Trenton's Main Street and go to NW 4th Street to the depot where you will find parking. I liked the ride to Cross City, there was a bit of a wind from the south east, which made it easier on the way back.

Seemed to be fewer intersections. The trail stops in the middle of nowhere a couple minutes past the Cross City Depot. There is a small barber shop next to the parking area in Fanning Springs. There are now 32 miles of paved trail. Scenic Crossing of Suwannee River. Continue north and turn right at SE 2nd Ave.

There are restrooms in a separate building but they may be locked. There is a McDonald's 1. This trail is like a Y with a horizontal bar running across the top and extending both left and right to make a modified T. The triangular portion in the middle is known as Wilcox Junction from the days in which this was a railroad junction.

There is no town at Wilcox Junction. Trail parking is permitted at this intersection. Continuing north another 1. If you go right for 0. From the river crossing, another About 1 mile from the end of the west branch in Cross City there is a fancy Dairy Queen like a McDonald's next to the trail.

You can go directly from East Jct. This will be a mile round trip. If you start in Chiefland and wish a shorter trip, it is recommended that you bike to Trenton, turn around and go straight west through East Jct. This will be 39 miles. You can add a couple of miles to the mile route by biking another mile or so west of the bridge to a lovely yard on the north side of the trail containing about a dozen magnificient Live Oak trees.

Thereafter, the western 10 miles of the trail ending in Cross City are the least scenic, and most windy, as this portion of the trail runs alongside US Suwannee River Greenway includes an east-west route between the Suwannee and Ichetucknee rivers, as well as a short north-south section the starts This mile paved path joins two outstanding north central Florida state parks, Ichetucknee Springs and O'Leno. The greenway goes through the town of Future construction will continue the Cedar Key Railroad Trestle Nature Trail is on a small island off the coast of northwestern Florida about 60 miles from Gainsville, the nearest big The UF Campus Greenway was completed in and now winds across the University of Florida in Gainesville, uniting the east and west sides of the The West 6th St Trail utilizes an abandoned rail corridor that runs partially parallel to West 6th Street, through an urban area of Gainesville.

Connecting the university town of Gainesville with rural Hawthorne, this The mile Withlacoochee State Trail is a must-do pure Florida experience for any trail enthusiast. Situated between Orlando and Tampa, it hosts a TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy a non-profit and we need your support! Nature Coast State Trail Florida. Nature Coast State Trail Facts. Trenton or SE 4th Ave. Workmen say this project should be done in a month. So far, the bridge is open to pedestrian and bike traffic. The gates could be closed at any moment however.

The Suwannee River rail road bridge from Gilchrist to Dixie county is under repair at the moment. The trail is posted 'Closed' but the gates on the bridge and on the trail itself are open, for now! This was taken at the Chamber of Commerce parking lot in Chiefland. Parking is allowed here and the trail passes directly in front of the building. The old train station no longer in use serves as the trail head for Nature Coast State Trail. It has rest rooms and good parking.

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Its right on US 19 in Cross City and is very easy to find. Riding between Old Town and Cross City. I stopped in the shade to drink some water. I spotted these large spiders in the trees. They were about 7 feet off the ground. Cute cafe in Trenton next to the depot. Looking North up the Suwannee. The Sturgen were really jumping.

Railroad depot converted into trailhead. Accordion We parked at Fanning Springs, and rode 9mi to Chiefland. This trail does not have any events yet. Be the first to add one! Accordion Cedar Key Railroad Trestle Nature Trail is on a small island off the coast of northwestern Florida about 60 miles from Gainsville, the nearest big Download the TrailLink mobile app and take TrailLink with you! Help us to connect you with more trails! Log in to your account to: View trail paths on the map Save trails to your account Add trails, edit descriptions Share photos Add reviews.

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