Region: Northeast
NATURE COAST TRAIL STATE PARK
Chiefland, Florida
Contact Information
(Suwannee Basin GEOpark) 11650 N.W. 115th St.
Chiefland, 32626
(352) 493-6072
Driving Directions
The southern terminus is in Chiefland. Traveling
north on US 19, look for the depot and gazebos at
the trailhead just before downtown.
The eastern terminus is in Trenton. Traveling west
on State Route 26 out of Gainesville, turn north
on US 149. Look for the Trenton Depot about 2 blocks
north of the intersection.
The western terminus is in Cross City. Traveling
north on US 19 you will see the trail parallel the
road for several miles. Travel through Cross City,
past the high school, turn a right on County Road
351A and the road will cross the trail. Park at
the ballpark and enjoy.
The hub of the trail is just outside of Fanning
Springs. So Fanning Springs is the natural place
to "start in the middle." Following US
19 north, look for the trailhead on the right side
of the highway. You will see a bike shop there and
a grass parking area.
Another trailhead can be found just to the West of
the Suwannee River in Old Town. Traveling north on US
19, turn right in downtown Old Town on SR 349. The trail
crosses the road 1 block after the intersection.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown
365 days a year.
In the early 1900’s the railroad was replacing
the steamships as the freight and passenger carriers
of the Nature Coast.
The trains quickly hauled crops and timber throughout
he Suwannee Valley. Trains made passenger stops in small
towns like Chiefland, Cross City and Trenton. |
