Bagdad Mill Site Park
Milton 0.6 milesReclaiming a beautiful stretch of waterfront along the Blackwater River below Milton, Bagdad Mill Site Park restored a historic mill site while interpreting its past.
Blackwater River State Forest
At Blackwater River State Forest near Milton, immerse yourself in the largest state forest in Florida: 190,000 acres surrounding the Blackwater River and its tributaries.
Blackwater River State Park
Stunning white sand beaches along the Blackwater River tempt swimmers during the warm months and paddlers and hikers all year to this state park east of Milton.
Camping at Blackwater River State Park
A candid review of the campground at Blackwater River State Park near Milton, where we spent nearly a week, in numerous different sites, in spring 2013.
Florida Trail, Blackwater
The 45 mile Blackwater section of the Florida Trail walks through Atlantic white cedar and longleaf pine forests, pitcher plant bogs and titi swamps to reach Alabama.
Florida Trail, Hutton
Milton 5.2 milesAn exceptionally scenic hike, the Hutton section of the Florida Trail navigates distinctive landscapes though clayhills, ravines, and pitcher plant bogs amid thick stands of pine.
Hiking the Hills of Hutton
Hiking the Florida Trail across the Hutton Unit of Blackwater River State Forest means you're in for a hilly walk, as we discovered while searching for pitcher plants and the high point of the Florida Trail.
Juniper Lake Trail
Milton 1.0 milesConnecting white sand beaches and an oxbow lake with a popular campground, the Juniper Lake Trail at Blackwater River State Park is an easy scenic hike.
Milton
Known as Florida’s Canoe Capital thanks to the Blackwater River and its tributaries, Milton provides access to fabulous hiking and biking trails as well.
Old River Trail
Milton 1.0 milesAn easy mile round trip out of Russell Harber Landing Park, the Old River Trail snugs up to scenic views across the Blackwater River upriver from downtown Milton.
Wilderness Landing Park
Crestview 1.6 milesOn this 1.6 mile loop, traverse sandy bluffs and pine forests along the scenic Blackwater River at a remote park northwest of Crestview.