Tucker Hill Trailhead

Wonderful Trails

The mountain bike trails are wonderful. Smooth without too many hills unless you go go through named sections like 'Root Hill' - I left those for the experienced riders.

Parking for Withlacoochee State Forest trails

The parking lot is gravel and has a small restroom building. It is an access point for hiking/biking/horse trails in the Croom Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest. Across the road is a parking lot...

Anyplace in the Coochee is grand.

My buddy and I hiked the Tucker Hill area well before the name was known. There were no trails. You made your own way and discovered whatever you came upon. Staying on the trail means you see the same...

Hiking Croom "A" Loop

This is by far the best hiking trail I've found so far in central Florida. Starts out at Tucker Hill Firetower (Man I wish I could climb that!). Ample parking, restrooms with running water, and a nice...