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Florida Trail, Alaqua River floodplain

DeFuniak Springs

DeFuniak Springs is the county seat of Walton County, its historic residential district clustered around a perfectly round spring-fed lake exactly a mile in circumference.


Contents

  • 1 Resources
  • 2 Exploring DeFuniak Springs
    • 2.1 Florida Trail, Eglin
    • 2.2 Florida Trail, Nokuse
    • 2.3 Lakewood Park
  • 3 Trails and Parks near DeFuniak Springs
    • 3.1 Florida Trail, Alaqua
    • 3.2 Morrison Springs Park
    • 3.3 Ponce De Leon Springs Nature Trails
    • 3.4 Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
    • 3.5 Vortex Spring
    • 3.6 Florida Trail, Lafayette Creek

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Exploring DeFuniak Springs

DeFuniak Springs is the county seat of Walton County, its historic residential district clustered around a perfectly round spring-fed lake exactly a mile in circumference.

The town came to life when the Florida Chautauqua Association held its first assembly here in February 1885. Chautauqua Assemblies are still held each January.

That 1885 Chautauqua ushered in the town’s Victorian architecture and established one of the earliest grand cultural centers of the Southeast.

DeFuniak Springs is home to Florida’s oldest continually operating library. South of town, miles of the Florida Trail await for backpackers in Eglin Air Force Base and Nokuse Plantation.

Eglin Weaver Creek

Florida Trail, Eglin

98.3 miles. One of the most compelling sections of the Florida Trail for backpackers, Eglin offers rugged elevation changes and crystalline waterways.

Florida Trail Nokuse longleaf pines

Florida Trail, Nokuse

27.7 miles. Spanning from the Choctawhatchee River west to the boundary of Eglin Air Force Base, Nokuse is a compelling backpacker’s destination in the Florida Panhandle.

North of town are Florida’s highest hills, including the state high point at Lakewood Park.

Lakewood Park, Florida's high point

Lakewood Park

In northern Walton County, Lakewood Park hides an unexpected draw that attracts thousands of visitors each year: Britton Hill, Florida’s high point at 345 feet.


Trails and Parks near DeFuniak Springs

Florida Trail, Eglin Alaqua

Florida Trail, Alaqua

Florida Trail, Alaqua
Morrison Springs

Morrison Springs Park

Morrison Springs Park
Ponce De Leon Springs

Ponce De Leon Springs Nature Trails

Ponce De Leon Springs Nature Trails
Ponce DeLeon Springs

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
Diver in Vortex Spring

Vortex Spring

Vortex Spring
Lafayette Creek

Florida Trail, Lafayette Creek

Florida Trail, Lafayette Creek
 
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