Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides
On the western side of St. Marks, the Florida Trail offers a wild swampy experience along the Big Bend coastline.
27.9 miles. To bridge the gap in the refuge between the St. Marks and Wakulla Rivers, the Florida Trail follows two paved bike paths. Access to the trail is easier on this side of the refuge, with four designated trailheads and numerous road access points along the route.
5.3 miles. Plunging into coastal swamps at the Cathedral of Palms, this popular hike along the Florida Trail centers on Shepherd Spring, a natural treasure within St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
Using the Tallahassee-St Marks Trail, the Coastal Trail, and the Florida Trail, ride a scenic 22-mile loop between the St. Marks and Wakulla River floodplains along the Big Bend
