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Tunnel Cave

Marianna

Best known for Florida Caverns State Park, Marianna is one of the larger communities in Florida’s Central Panhandle, with a variety of recreational opportunities.

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Florida Caverns State Park

Florida Caverns State Park

Marianna      ( 30.808399,-85.212398 )      

A dip into Florida’s only show cave at Florida Caverns State Park brings on an instant sense of cool.

Florida Trail, Altha

Chipola River

Florida Trail, Central Panhandle  |  Chipola River
( 30.5341, -85.164767 )      1.7 miles

1.7 miles. Following Bauldree Branch to the bluffs of the Chipola River, the Altha section of the Florida Trail is a fabulous destination for spring wildflowers.

Florida Trail, Central Panhandle

Florida Trail Nokuse

Florida National Scenic Trail  |  Altha, Blountstown, Ebro, & Freeport
( 30.442917, -85.018646 )      99.3 miles

99.3 miles. West of the Apalachicola River, the Florida Trail stitches a series of public lands together along the corridor of the Northwest Florida Greenway.

Florida Trail, Econfina Creek

View from the Econfina Bluffs

Florida Trail, Central Panhandle  |  Econfina Creek WMA
( 30.548933, -85.435780 )      18.4 miles

18.4 miles. Winding along rolling hillsides north of Panama City, the Econfina Creek section of the Florida Trail offers a challenging hike with stunning views of its namesake creek.

Florida Trail, Northwest Florida

Whitewater frothing between rocks and cypress knees

Encompassing the sweep of Florida west of the Suwannee River, the Florida Trail through Northwest Florida offers some of the most dramatic panoramas and rugged terrain you’ll find while hiking in Florida.

Garden of Eden Trail

View from a river bluff with river below and ridges beyond

Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve  |  Bristol
( 30.454612, -84.970451 )      4.2 miles

Try one of Florida’s toughest day hikes on for size: local legend has it this was the Garden of Eden, and from the lush forests and rare flora along this trek, they might be on to something.

Hinson Preserve a hiker’s hideaway

January 11, 2012    Sandra Friend

A long entrance road belies the delights of Hinson Conservation & Recreation Area, the newest place for hikers to play in Marianna. Facilitated by the Office of Greenways and Trails, the preserve, just south of downtown along SR 71, encompasses a sweep of former pastureland and pine plantations, pecan groves and upland forest. On the …

Hinson Trail

Hinson Trail Alamo Cave

Marianna      ( 30.757621,-85.213923 )      4.5 miles

Circling Hinson Conservation and Recreation in Marianna, the Hinson Trail offers rugged hiking, scenic views, and historic sites along its 4 mile circuit.

Hinson Trails completed

Hiking along the Chipola River

May 19, 2012    Sandra Friend

Four trails, four miles, 900 volunteer hours: the efforts of the Panhandle Chapter of the Florida Trail Association, including coordination of F-Troop trail crews, have led to a new place to hike in Northwest Florida.

Lakeview Trail

Lake Seminole shoreline

Three Rivers State Park  |  Chattahoochee
( 30.746500, -84.931800 )      2.5 miles

Enjoy views of Lake Seminole from forested slopes on the 2.5 mile loop created by the Lakeview Trail and the Ridge Trail at Three Rivers State Park at Sneads

Little Campsite by the Chipola

FT Blountstown

April 7, 2013    John Keatley

Rambling northwest along the backroads of rural Florida, following Sandy’s directions, we arrived in Blountstown just before dinner. There was still enough daylight to take a wander down the Blountstown Greenway section of the Florida Trail to check on changes for the new Florida Trail guide. Grabbing salads from the local Subway, we drove to …

Merritt’s Mill Pond

Merritt's Mill Pond

Marianna      ( 30.780132, -85.168502 )      

Fed by first-magnitude Jackson Blue Spring and nearly a dozen smaller springs, Merritt’s Mill Pond is a waterway unlike any other in Florida, its unusual hues trapped between rocky slopes and edged with moss-draped cypress trees.

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