The
Homosassa Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest occupies 5,675 acres west of U.S.
19 south of
Homosassa
Springs in the area between the Chassahowitzka and Homosassa Rivers. Most of
the tract is also part of the Homosassa Wildlife Management Area where hunting
is allowed during certain times of the year.
The main entrance to the Tract is at the Hog Pond Trailhead, which runs west
from U.S. 19 just south of Homosassa Springs. Vehicular traffic is not allowed
being the parking area. Burnt Bridge Road provides access for vehicles further
south on U.S. 19. Hancock Road running south from Mason Creek Road west of
Homosassa is used to access the western portion of the tract.
Only hiking and bicycling is allowed on the other trails and forest
roads. Horseback riding is not allowed in the Homosassa Tract. Dogs are allowed.
The Homosassa Tract is for day use only. No camping is allowed. Numerous forest
service roads provide a network of trails for hikers or mountain bikes. The
Rooks Loop Trail is 2.7 miles long, and is part of the Great Florida Birding and
Wildlife Trail system. The trailhead is about 2 miles west of U.S. 19 on the
north side of Burnt Bridge Road.
Activities & Facilities
Dogs allowed
Short hiking trails
Long hiking trails
Mountain bike trails
Hunting
Fishing