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Florida Trail, Sopchoppy River

Sopchoppy

Sitting on the southern edge of the Apalachicola National Forest along its namesake river, Sopchoppy is a quirky small town surrounded by public lands and parks.


Contents

  • 1 Resources
  • 2 Exploring Sopchoppy
    • 2.1 Florida Trail, Sopchoppy
    • 2.2 Florida Trail, Sopchoppy River
  • 3 Trails and Parks near Sopchoppy
    • 3.1 Florida Trail, Porter Lake to Jewel
    • 3.2 Florida Trail, Bradwell Bay
    • 3.3 Florida Trail, Apalachicola
    • 3.4 Ochlockonee River State Park Trails
    • 3.5 Maritime Hammock Loop
    • 3.6 Florida Trail, Big Bend
    • 3.7 Florida Trail, Sopchoppy
    • 3.8 Ochlockonee River State Park
    • 3.9 Florida Trail, Bradwell West to Porter Lake
  • 4 Articles
    • 4.1 Explore Ochlockonee River State Park

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Exploring Sopchoppy

Sitting on the southern edge of the Apalachicola National Forest along its namesake river, Sopchoppy is a quirky small town surrounded by public lands and parks.

Home to the annual Worm Grunting Festival, it’s a compact place with an artsy vibe and lots of azaleas in bloom in early spring.

The tiny downtown is used for resupply by long distance hikers. Civic Brewing, a homegrown microbrewer, brings in food trucks. The Sopchoppy Grocery has hot and cold eats available.

The Florida Trail sweeps through the Apalachicola National Forest north of town, offering vistas along the Sopchoppy River and nice designated campsites for backpackers.

Florida Trail, Sopchoppy

Florida Trail, Sopchoppy

8.9 miles. Slipping through pine flatwoods and sandhills to the east of Sopchoppy, the Florida Trail plays tag with a network of forest roads that criss-crosses the southern portion of the Apalachicola National Forest.

Florida Trail, Sopchoppy River

Florida Trail, Sopchoppy River

4.1 miles. Following the gentle curves of the Sopchoppy River in the Apalachicola National Forest, this section of the Florida Trail is one of the most scenic hikes on the trail.

Camp at Ochlockonee River State Park or Myron B. Hodge City Park. Hotels are available along US 98 just 15 minutes away in Medart.


Trails and Parks near Sopchoppy

Florida Trail at Cox Branch

Florida Trail, Porter Lake to Jewel

Florida Trail, Porter Lake to Jewel
Bradwell Bay (Mary McKinley)

Florida Trail, Bradwell Bay

Florida Trail, Bradwell Bay
Porter Lake, Apalachicola National Forest

Florida Trail, Apalachicola

Florida Trail, Apalachicola
Pine reflections in pond

Ochlockonee River State Park Trails

Ochlockonee River State Park Trails
Bald Point State Park

Maritime Hammock Loop

Maritime Hammock Loop
Florida Trail Big Bend view

Florida Trail, Big Bend

Florida Trail, Big Bend
Florida Trail, Sopchoppy

Florida Trail, Sopchoppy

Florida Trail, Sopchoppy
Expanse of blue water and pines

Ochlockonee River State Park

Ochlockonee River State Park
Ochlockonee River near Porter Lake

Florida Trail, Bradwell West to Porter Lake

Florida Trail, Bradwell West to Porter Lake
 
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Articles

Dead River at Ochlockonee River State Park

Explore Ochlockonee River State Park

June 2, 2011//  by Sandra Friend

For a breezy place to camp and trails to explore, head on up to the “Forgotten Coast” and track down Ochlockonee River State Park outside of Sopchoppy.


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