Along this route you'll be touring the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve, an official Florida protected area, as well as some nice rural roads. You should be able to complete this drive within two hours including taking time to eat and stop for gas. The Green Swamp Preserve is situated in the adjoining corners of three different counties - Sumter, Lake, and Polk. This large preserve contains 560,000 acres of wetlands, flatlands, and low sandy ridges that define the sections of the area. The rainwater that flows here forms the headwaters of four rivers: the Withlacoochee, the Ocklawaha, the Hillsborough and the Peace. With its protected status and beautiful natural water bodies, the area offers a quiet rural feel that draws travelers from all around the country.
Towns/Cities You'll Pass By/Through
This route is all about the wide open country driving experience. There are not too many towns along the way. The little towns you'll be passing through along this trip are: Ridge Manor, Mascotte, Bay Lake, and Zephryhills.
Attractions & Points-of-Interests Along the Way
Grab a bite to eat at the beginning of the trip because you will not have a lot of options for food along the way. This route will also take you through one of the sections of Withlacoochee State Forest - Florida's 3rd largest state forest broken up into many sections. This route passes through the Richloam Tract section. In Zephyrhills, which is the end point of the drive, you'll find a lot of restaurants.
