Funding for the Good Neighbor Trail was acquired in 2000 and the 10 mile paved trail is now complete. It follows the former Florida Southern Railroad Line. Parking, restrooms, water, picnic facilities, and the former railroad depot seen below can be found in Brooksville at 70 Russell Street in the Russell Street Park. It now ends at the Withlacoochee State Trail and plans include a future parking area where the trails meet.
A nice section through the woods provides some shade from a blistering sun...
The trail then parallels Jasmine Drive a bit and crosses Mondon Hill Road...
...and then traverses a power corridor with more trees on both sides. I saw three tortoises and a turkey along this stretch.
The final extension parallels Richbarn Road, passing acreage sites with some horses, cows, and goats. Around mile six, the newly (2018) paved extension continues through the lovely Withlacoochee State Forest...
... finishing at the Withlacoochee State Trail seen below.
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