Good Neighbor Trail... West Florida

Bike Trail is a Component of the FL Coast-to-Coast Trail

The Good Neighbor Trail runs 10 miles east from Brooksville along a former narrow gauge railway line. Part of the Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail, it links to the east with the Withlacoochee State Trail and to the west a connector eventually will link to the Suncoast Trail. The trailhead at Russell Street Park in Brooksville has restrooms, picnic tables, and historic exhibits - the 1885 Train Station and the One Room School House. Plans are to relocate other buildings to the site, creating a historic village. (Map link and photos below.)

Map link - Good Neighbor Trail

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Location: Hernando County (Brooksville)
End Points: Russell Street Park to Withlacoochee State Trail
Mileage: 10 miles
Surface: Asphalt
Nearby points of interest: Weeki Wachee

Bike Shops/Rentals:
Trek Spring Hill (Brooksville; sales. service)
Brooksville Bicycle Center (Brooksville; sales. service)
Crank Works (Brooksville; sales. service)

Biking on Good Neighbor Trail

Brooksville Trailhead to Weatherly Road (section 1)

The original section of the trail, the first 4 miles from Brooksville runs alternately along the road, along power lines, and through natural areas.

Florida Bike Trails, Good Neighbor Trail

At the Trailhead, historic train station

At the Trailhead, Russell Park

Along the trail

Crossing at Mondon Hill Rd.

Along the trail

Crossing Weatherly Road

Weatherly Road to Withlacoochee State Trail (section 2)

The second section, completed in September 2018, starts off alongside Richbarn Road but then runs through Withlacoochee State Forest to the State Trail. Through the forest is very remote - straight and with only moderate grades this is great for long-distance bikers. We visited when this section was newly built - a trail head is planned where the trail enters the forest, a covered bench or table through the forest would be a nice amenity.