Crystal River, Inglis and Yankeetown, Florida
The trail runs parallel to the straight canal and ends at the Gulf of Mexico. It begins where the northwest road intersects it.
Date: Monday, June 9, 2008
Temp: 82 - 91 degrees F
Distance: 10.2 Miles
Calories Burned: 309
Average Speed: 14.5 Maximum speed: 20.3
Ride Time: 42 minutes and 10 seconds, starting
at 11:12 -- finish 12:00
Cool things I experienced along the way:
This was a unique trail! Only 5 miles long and it ends at a pavilion that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico!!! What a nice treat!
I didn't see any wildlife on the way out, so on my return, I was very surprised to come upon 2 deer right by the trail -- and at noon, no less!
There were many paths that led off the trail, so fishermen could have access to some great fishing!
It's a nice winding path, but felt very arid at times, which was surprising since we were so close to the Gulf.
Woke to a beautiful morning...
Gooood morning!
Time to break camp and head for the trails! I have 3 of them to do today!
Entrance to trailhead. The bridge on the left goes over the canal from the Gulf of Mexico inland.
Information station at trailhead
First Mile Marker
Mile Marker 2
Mile Marker 3
The trailhead looms ahead... and the Gulf of Mexico!!
At the trailhead
Lots of 'cutoffs' to check out...
The nuclear power plant in Crystal River
Here's the deer I caught on camera!!
Here's the canal that leads from the Gulf inland. The trail parallels it.
The lone jogger
9.0 miles - 16.6 mph
10 miles!
Trailhead -- clouds are starting to build.
I'm wondering if I'll be able to get two more trails in on the way home before the afternoon storms hit!
Here's the water canal from the road. The trail is to the left.
Heading to my next trail:
Two Rivers Inn with statues of the Blues Brothers! Wild!
Heading back through Dunnellon
Horse farms in Ocala
Gas station owner must be a race fan...
Lions Train Show next weekend... guess I'll miss it...
Heading to Trail #10...