Florida Hikes

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Florida Trail Nokuse longleaf pines

Florida Trail, Nokuse

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

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Florida Trail, Choctawhatchee River

Bruce   8.5 miles

8.5 miles. Crossing majestic longleaf pine forests in Nokuse, the Florida Trail along the Choctawhatchee River floodplain showcases natural beauty from Cypress Creek to Seven Runs.

Florida Trail, Forgotten Creek

Bruce   9.7 miles

9.7 miles. Contrasting steephead ravines and sluggish creeks in gum swamps with longleaf pine restoration areas, the Forgotten Creek portion of the Florida Trail in Nokuse surprises with its challenges.

Florida Trail, Lafayette Creek

Freeport   9.3 miles

9.3 miles. From a tricky traverse of the floodplain of Lafayette Creek to a roller-coaster of steep dips through wooded ravines, this scenic and surprisingly hilly section of the Florida Trail will give you a serious workout.