From Lake Seminole at the confluence of the Flint and Chattahoochee Rivers, the Apalachicola begins its journey through Florida towards the Gulf of Mexico.
Along its shores, Three Rivers State Park provides a network of multiuse trails traversing rolling hills and shady hardwood forests.
Starting from the day use area or the campground, the Lakeview and Ridge trails connect for a scenic trip along the shore of Lake Seminole and back.
Quiet spot by the lakeResources
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Overview
Location: Chattahoochee
Length: 1.8 miles
Trailhead: 30.740139, -84.918694
Address: 7908 Three Rivers Park Rd, Sneads
Fees: $3 per vehicle
Restrooms: At the day use area
Land manager: Florida State Parks
Phone: 850-482-9006
Open 8:00 AM to sunset. Leashed dogs welcome.
Directions
From the junction of US 90 and SR 71 in Marianna, north of Interstate 10, drive east along US 90 for 15.6 miles to Sneads. From the east, approach Sneads via US 90 west from Chattahoochee or by SR 286 north from Interstate 10 to US 90. Follow River Rd north from US 90. The park entrance is on the right after 2 miles. Follow the main park road for 1.2 miles to the parking lot at the day use area.
Hike
Beginning at the day use area, look towards the northern corner by the lake for a picnic table sitting next to a small sign indicating the trail.
Follow the sandy, leaf-strewn path into a shady canopy of sweetgum, hickory, magnolia, and bluff oaks.
Day use area by the lakeTrillium and rain lilies dot the grassy forest floor, alongside native bamboo and eastern redbud trees that produce showy pink flowers in early springtime.
In a short distance, the trail dips down into small valley before climbing a rocky hill and emerging from the woods at a paved road leading to the boat ramp.
Rocky hillPast an information kiosk with maps, the trail continues across a mixed hardwood and pines environment, then over a shallow ravine.
The loop portion of the hike begins. Stay to the right to remain on the Lakeview Trail as it meanders closer to the shore.
Kiosk near the boat rampAs the path bends to follow alongside the lake, a welcoming picnic bench stands at the edge, overlooking serene waters and Georgia on the horizon.
The trail then takes a slight curve westward while hugging the shoreline, reaching the other end of the loop at 0.8 miles.
Lakeside picnic tableFrom this junction, the Lakeview Trail continues straight for 0.3 miles to the campground. Turn left to continue the loop along the Ridge Trail.
Ascend from the slope forest into an upland mixed forest. At this slightly higher elevation, the strong winds of Hurricane Michael removed most of the canopy when it barreled through the area in 2018.
Open canopy on the Ridge TrailWhile the trail is kept clean with regular mowing, the sides of the path are covered in dense greenery competing for abundant sunlight.
The Ridge Trail returns to the Lakeview Trail in a half mile. Turn right to cross the bridge once more, continuing across undulating topography for 0.4 miles to finish at the trailhead.
Ravine bridgeTrail Map
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Three Rivers State Park Hugging the state line with Georgia at Lake Seminole, where the Flint and Chattahoochee Rivers form the Apalachicola, Three Rivers State Park offers hiking on hilly slopes.Video
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