The three cited as among Florida’s best hiking trails are the Withlacoochee State Forest, the paved rail-trail Withlacoochee State Trail, and the Chassahowitzka River Campground.
Each of those hiking trails, less than an hour north of Tampa, gives hikers a front-row seat to some of the most fascinating and diverse wildlife habitats in west Central Florida.
Whether you are hiking for fun or exercise, you have many options for hiking and walking trails in Hernando County. Ultra-runners, mud runners, nature walkers, and bird-watchers can choose from short, medium, or long trails. Some are paved trails and some are natural terrain. All are well-marked. Research the hiking and walking trails that suit your Florida Adventure Coast adventure at Hernando County Tourism Bureau’s website.
But, one of the best options for hikers, in small or large groups, is to take advantage of the facilities at Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center. You may want to combine a tour of the historic Manor House with a hike along the 8 miles of trails at the Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area.
Or, you and your friends may want to rent a cottage at Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center to stay for a few days and trek the trails all over Hernando County and Citrus County. Hikers, runners, and bird-watchers will find Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center a relaxed, natural setting where they will feel as at home at night as they do on the trails during the day.