I stayed at the Cadillac Motel 74900N Hwy 19, (352-463-2188) in Fanning Springs which was only a half block from the Rail-Trail.
The morning of my ride the temp had dipped to 26 degrees so I waited for it to warm up a bit.
The above shot is pretty representative of the scenery between Fanning Springs and Chiefland.
The entrance to Fanning Springs State Park was just across the highway from the motel.