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Gayle’s Trails

A network of paved trails north of US 98, Gayle’s Trails connect two major parks in Panama City Beach with nearby neighborhoods.

Panama City Beach (30.23311, -85.87752)   19.5 miles  
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A network of linear paved trails radiating from a central trailhead at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach, Gayle’s Trails provide cyclists the opportunity to ride out and back on three routes, two of which are along forested corridors between trailheads.

Gayle's Trails at Frank Brown Park trailhead
Gayle’s Trails at Frank Brown Park trailhead

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Overview

Location: Panama City Beach
Length: Up to 19.5 miles round-trip on paved trails
Trailhead: 30.23311, -85.87752
Address: 16200 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach
Fees: Free
Restroom: Just north of the trailhead
Land manager: City of Panama City Beach
Phone: 850-233-5045

Parking adjoins the trailhead kiosk.


Directions


 
From Panama City Beach follow US 90 (Panama City Beach Pkwy) west to the turnoff to Frank Brown Park. Enter and make a left. Continue past the fishing pond to the trailhead kiosk.

About the Trail

Heading west from the trailhead, the paved trail goes down an arrow-straight corridor in the woods to reach SR 79.

Here, you can continue north to the West Bay Bridge on a paved route paralleling SR 79, ending at the bridge after 4.7 miles for your turn-around point.

You can also cross the highway at a well-marked at-grade crossing and continue to Conservation Park, a favorite of regional cyclists for its 24 miles of off-road trails after the pavement ends.

Heading east from the trailhead through Frank Brown Park, cyclists can follow several different routes through the park to ride out to the Colony Club subdivision and back, a round-trip of nearly 5 miles.


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Nearby Adventures

Long boardwalk in cypress swamp Walt Oberst Way Explore a cypress strand and pine flatwoods along an easy accessible trail that's a must on a visit to Panama City Beach Conservation Park.
Footpath with sign for Green Trail in pine woods Panama City Beach Conservation Park Green Trail Sample an array of habitats on this easy 1.8 mile loop featuring two boardwalks and a meander through restored pine flatwoods and savanna.
Pathway along open water marsh Camp Helen State Park Haunted by a sea monster sighted in one of the largest ancient coastal dune lakes on Florida's coast, Camp Helen State Park offers seaside relaxation and historic interpretation.
Footbridge in a pine forest Faye and Dutch Trail Looping six miles through Florida’s oldest state forest, the Faye and Dutch Trail can be tackled as a day hike or a short backpacking trip.

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