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The Good Neighbor Trail was originally conceived over 30 years ago to connect downtown Brooksville with the Withlacoochee State Trail. It took years to get funding, but when FDOT was looking for ways to connect trails across Florida, it was in the right place at the right time. That is good for Brooksville, its merchants, restaurants, B&Bs, and even its housing market.

When FDOT hired the engineering firm for its survey, several routes were offered in the report. The engineering firm was suggesting an option that went straight down Russell Street, effectively missing most of the downtown business core.

Patricia Laird, owner of Crankworks Bicycles, Tammy Heon, Director of Tourism for Hernando County, and Mike Dolan of the Tourism Development Council spoke up, encouraging the route that is being constructed because it offered the opportunity to bring travelers through Brooksville’s historic and charming downtown area.

“Cyclists prefer to experience towns, to stop and enjoy a drink or a meal,” Patricia said, “There are so many benefits of having a trail come through Brooksville. The Good Neighbor Trail Connector is an important piece of the Florida Coast-to-Coast Connector Trail.”

Read more:
https://naturecoaster.com/the-good-neighbor-trail-connector-project-is-good-news-for-the-nature-coast/

Connecting the Withlacoochee State Trail to Brooksville, the Good Neighbor Trail runs ten miles through sun-dappled and lush, shaded serene countryside.

Just minutes from the Russell Street Park Trailhead, you'll find charming cafes, quaint shops, and plenty of front porch charm in this historic downtown.

More info: bit.ly/3KDvjeO
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If the off-road biking looks intimidating, choose to join Croomfest for a spin on the 46-mile Withlacoochee State Trail, one of the longest paved trails in Florida. This relaxing ride rolls through small towns like Inverness, Floral City, and Dade City, and nature preserves.

Or pedal the Good Neighbor paved trail from Silver Lake Campgrounds into historic Brooksville.

Bike Florida will lead a 35- and 50-mile tour along the Good Neighbor Trail and the Withlacoochee Trail, but riders may tailor their own ride at any time.

Read more:
https://www.naturecoaster.com/camp-bike-paddle-and-play-at-croomfest-2023/

Croomfest challenges participants to a 35- or 50-mile endurance ride through the Withlacoochee State Forest’s Croom mountain bike trails. This is an endurance challenge, not a race. Along the route, Support and Gear (SAG) stops are available for rehydrating and snacks to all participants.

Located in the Withlacoochee State Forest, Croom, with its limestone quarry pits and up-and-down hilly terrain, is unlike much of Florida’s flat landmass. Over fifty miles of singletrack with real elevation gain, make Croom a real challenge for bicyclists to complete.

Longer distances of 35- to 50-mile rides combine with extended climbs to make some epic, heart pounding, leg screaming rides. For those who want more than just distance and climbing, the abandoned quarries feature short but steep climbs and drops on the ‘Drunken Monkey’ path. Think of it as a BMX park for mountain bikes.

Read more:
https://www.naturecoaster.com/camp-bike-paddle-and-play-at-croomfest-2023/

Sending you warm wishes, like a Brooksville bike ride on a sunny afternoon. ☀️🚴

Ready to go cycling in the new year? Explore miles and miles of trails, both paved and unpaved, and check out some upcoming bike rides coming up soon, like CroomFest 2023!

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Nice 90min ride this morning from my place to croom and back. Felt nice in 57 degree weather at the start. Nice to have single day event weekend from time to time. See everyone topviewsports battle of the bays tommrow. #cycling #tibike #withlacoocheetrail #floralcityflorida #istachatta #croom #sram #serfas #tvs

So we found the Salsa. But where is the chips? 🤔
#salsainstock #crankworksbikes #brooksvillefl #bikehernando #bikelife #bikeporn

Riding the gravel roads of Deep Central in the Chassahowitzka Wild Life Management Area. Forty-five miles goes by fast when you share the road with a great group. #floridagravelbiking #chassahowitzka #gravelbike #obedbikes #pearlizumi

A lovely day riding in Florida. (90 + degrees)
We love the Croom MTB trails in Brooksville.
#croom #fladventurecoast #jracycles #yeahguycycles

Sunday walk, #knewitzphotography #knewitz #florida #floridalife #hernandocounty #tampabay #sunshinestate #afternoon #bluesky #trees #bushes🌳 #floridaplants #floridawinter #december #2021 #landscapephotography #landscape #clouds #naturephotography #naturephotographer #floridaphotography #lightshadow #naturecoast #flnature #flnaturecoast #afternoonwalk #suncoasttrail #blueskiesandsunshine #sundaywalking #floridasunshine

Decided I needed to buy another bike.
#cannondalebikes #dirtjumper #croom #drunkenmonkeytrails

Afternoon walk at the Suncoast trail #knewitzphotography #knewitz #landscapephotography #landscape #naturephotography #nature #suncoasttrail #hernandocounty #florida #tampabay #floridaphotography #trail #trees #floridanature #floridanaturephotography #suncoast #lighshadow #cloudyday #december21 #fallcolors🍁🍂 #afternoonwalk #leaffall #photograhyart #artfotografia #artfotography #seiztheday #seizethemoment #sosein #inthenow #instagramfriends

The best reason to have a basket on your bicycle.

📸: florida.fin Take the time to do what makes you smile. 🚲

#thisishernando #hernandobeach #weekiwachee #brooksville #springhill #countryliving #dogsofinstagram #picturesque #vacationflorida #puppylove

The Suncoast Trail is a 42-mile paved trail that stretches from Hillsborough County through Pasco and ends in Hernando County. It is such a beautiful trail. We highly recommend enjoying this great feature.

*We are always looking to highlight pictures of locals or things to do or see locally. Please tag us in your photos, or your friends photos, so we can share*

📸: trailjenny

#thisishernando #suncoast #suncoasttrail #naturecoast #trailrunning #trail #trailride #trailride #trails #trailrun #running #nature #moveforward #lookahead #springhill #springhillfl #brooksvilleflorida #inverness #tampa #hillsborough #pascocounty #hernandostufftodo

What a great way to end the week. We love where we live!!

📸: mattfoxenberger

#thisishernando #suncoast #suncoasttrail #floridasunset #floridasunsets #hikingtrails #sky #skyphotography #suncoasttrailsidebicycles #trekbikes #bontrager #ridebikesbehappy #exploreflorida #vacationflorida #hernandostufftodo

Picturesque 🧡

📸: kaycisturtevant

#thisishernandocounty #weekiwachee #prarie #field #pathfinder #bikeride #bicycleride #exploreflorida #florida #travelflorida #mood #dreamy #nature #gooutside #gooutsideandexplore

'Happiness is a way of travel, not the destination' 🍃⁠
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🚴🏼‍♀️💙 Enjoyed today’s long ride.👀 saw some snakes, turkeys, turtles, cows, goats and horses.🐢🐍🐐🐴🦃🐮 12 days until #texas703 !!

#lovetoride #rideyourbike #rudyprojectna #firstendurance #outspokincycles #epixgear #cycling #withlacoocheestatetrail

Comfortable weather 🍃 and sunshine ☀️ make #FLAdventureCoast an ideal place to bike in Spring. Discover your next favorite trail!⁠ ✨Link in bio✨⁠
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That time I rode my beach cruiser through the mud. 👌🏽

#weekiwacheepreserve #florida #trails #biketrail #beachcruiser #travel #traveladdict #exploremore #getoutside

ADVENTURES AWAIT IN DOWNTOWN BROOKSVILLE

Whether you are taking a ride on the Good Neighbor Trail, or searching for hidden Mermaids on the Florida Mermaid Trail, the possibilities for exploration are endless.
Take a break with a quick bite to eat at our unique eateries, or discover our one of a kind shops.
We are all here to welcome you for your first time, and look forward to welcoming you back time and time again.
Hope to see you in downtown soon! ❤

Tina Marie
Brooksville Main Street
Events & Marketing Coordinator

P.s. Don't forget to save the date for our Florida Mermaid Trail 1st anniversary celebration! The Florida Mermaid Trail Festival is happening on February 20th in Hernando Park!

Be sure to follow our Brooksville Main Street Facebook page and visit our website www.HistoricDowntownBrooksville.com to stay up to date with the very latest!
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Looks like I belong in this forest. Not sure if Mike fits in.
#withlacoochee #withlacoocheestateforest #croommtbtrails #travelingterriers

Tried the Good Neighbor Trail today. It was pretty - but chilly. #goodneighbortrail #cervelor3 #cervelobikes

Suncoast Trail, Morning walk #knewitzphotography #knewitz #hernandocounty #florida #floridalife #trees #fence #suncoasttrail #sunshine #sunshinestate #bluesky💙 #floridaadventures #floridanature #floridanaturecoast #flnaturecoast #naturecoast #leaves🍁 #bushes🌳 #photooftheday #trail #naturephotography #nature #landscape #landscapephotography #artfoto #artfotography #fotografia #fotos #suncoast #easydoesit

The brightest area of the shop! You won’t be missed on the trail with one of these brightly colored jerseys. Grab our shop jersey or the official Good Neighbor Trail jerseys. #CrankWorksBikes #CrankWorksBrooksville #goodneighbortrail #brooksvilleflorida #bikeflorida #salsacycles

#croomflorida #bicycleride #withlacoocheestatetrail #railstotrails #oldschoolbike
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#recumbenttrike #icetrikes #copenhagenwheel #goodneighbortrail #recumbent #milesaremymeditation #brooksvillefl

🌴"Home is where you park it" 🌴
At 46 miles in length, the Withlacoochee State Trail is presently one of the the longest paved rail-trails in Florida. 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️Bike Heaven!!!# floridaoutdoorsrv #withlacoocheestatetrail #homeiswhereyouparkit #grateful_being #floridastateparks

On the #withlacoocheestatetrail for some beautiful miles! #springbikeocala

Out doing my thing checking out the new side trail, The Good Neighbor Trail, off the Withlacoochee Trail. Then hiking. I miss my man doing this with me, but he's out thru hiking the Florida Trail. At least I'll see him next weekend for Billy Goat Day.
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Took advantage of the amazing weather, for a beautiful bike ride home. —————————————————
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Just ride. #brooksville #bikepath #PVA #sunset #handcycling #c7concepts #topend #disabledsports #cycling #florida #dontholdback

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