Return to Dixie County RECREATION

NATURE COAST STATE TRAIL A 4.5 mile equestrian trail runs along side the paved Nature Coast State Trail from Fanning Springs to Old Town.  Parking is available at the Fanning Springs and Old Town trailheads.  Plans are to eventually expand the equestrian trail to include the entire 31.7 mile stretch. A historic train trestle provides a unique Suwannee River crossing near Old Town.

SUWANNEE RIVER WILDERNESS TRAIL The Suwannee River Wilderness Trail begins at White Springs and stretches 170 miles to the salt marshes of the Gulf of Mexico at Suwannee.  The town "hub" concept allows exploration of the surrounding area and points of interest.  Horseback riding is permitted with numerous access areas to the trail.

STEINHATCHEE FALLS STEINHATCHEE RISE TRACT Horseback Riding is allowed on administrative roads in this 3,559 acre tract.  Natural communities include floodplain swamp, bottomland forest, pine plantation, mixed hardwood forest, mesic and wet flatwoods. Wildlife species are gopher tortoise, wading birds, feral hog,  deer, turkey, squirrel and various birds. Access from Perry: South on US 19, cross the Steinhatchee River Bridge, go 1.75 miles to SW 700th St., turn right. Tract is on the right. Access from Cross City: North on US 19, turn left on SW 700th St. Tract is on the right.