How difficult is Fort Cooper Trail?

Fort Cooper Trail is rated easy. It is 0.2 miles long with 3 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Fort Cooper Trail suitable for kids?

Fort Cooper Trail is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

EasyPoint to Point

Fort Cooper State Park/Florida

Fort Cooper Trail

0.2 mi

Distance

3 ft

Elev. Gain

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Fort Cooper Trail is a point-to-point trail in Fort Cooper State Park, managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, in Citrus County, Florida. It is 0.2 miles long and gains 3 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Florida State Parks, it is open to bikes. It is in or next to Inverness Highlands South, Florida.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:12 ft

Max:15 ft

Gain:3 ft

Loss:4 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	14 ft
High point	0.0 mi	15 ft
End	0.2 mi	13 ft

Trail Details

Bikes allowed

Bike access: Florida State Parks, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.

Route Type: Point to Point
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection

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Source of truth

Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Fort Cooper State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.

Where it is

Nearest town:: Inverness Highlands South, FL · in or next to town
County:: Citrus County, FL
Jurisdiction:: Fort Cooper State Park · Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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