Near White Loop
Trailhead with picnic area and horse hitching post.
Near White Loop
Some signage exists, but often behind brush.
Near White Loop
This spot could be underwater if there has been rain in the past week.
Near White Loop
Some hot sun, some sand, some pine needles, some shade.

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White Loop

3.0 (1 Rating)
Flat trail through flat scrub forest - pines, palmettos, and wildlife.
4.4
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingLess CrowdedWildlife
Access Issues
Could have issues with water over parts of the trail if it has rained in the past few days.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.38mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
10ft
High Point
4ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Very quiet and few visitors on this flat forest walk through scrub ecosystem outside of Cedar Key. Marked trailhead with a map posted, but trails can be very difficult to follow. Recommend bringing a map (or using an app) and noting where you are often to avoid getting lost. While the trails are doubletrack, no vehicles are allowed, although bikes and horses do appear to be allowed. Some areas of the trail can be uneven as these trails double as fire breaks where they till the soil to remove vegetation above and below ground. When I was there, it hadn't rained in 6 days the trails were dry, but some stretches could be a foot or so of water if it has rained within the past week or so. Flat and hot! Much of it can be in the sun, but there is some shade to be found under the pines.

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Contributors
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