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Hiking dunes at Fort Pickens

Pensacola

The northern terminus of the Florida Trail is at Pensacola Beach, but the wonders of this region extend far inland

INTERACTIVE MAP

Arcadia Mill

Boardwalk with interpretive sign

Milton      ( 30.610252, -87.069775 )      1.4 miles

At the site of Florida’s first “modern” industrial complex, Arcadia Mill features an accessible boardwalk offering a glimpse of the past and the gradual return of natural landscapes.

Bear Lake Trail, Blackwater River State Forest

Lake beyond pine trees along a trail

Blackwater River State Forest  |  Munson
( 30.862161, -86.832622 )      3.8 miles

At Blackwater River State Forest, each of the recreation areas offers access to hiking, and popular Bear Lake is no exception. A 3.8-mile trail loops around this impounded reservoir, which flows into Sweetwater Creek.

Big Lagoon State Park

Panorama of lagoon shoreline and lagoon

Pensacola      ( 30.321489,-87.403733 )      6.2 miles

Explore a sweep of coastal forest and wetlands along one of Florida’s largest lagoons, with panoramas that stretch to Perdido Key and the Gulf of Mexico.

Big Lagoon’s Sandy Sweep

Scrub at Big Lagoon

July 12, 2009    Sandra Friend

Big Lagoon State Park is notable for being a gateway to the Great Florida Birding Trail, with a large observation tower overlooking the vast sweep of the namesake lagoon

Blackwater River State Forest

Pitcher plant bog

Milton      ( 30.854443, -86.875307 )      

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

Bridge over tannic waterway

Milton      ( 30.711735, -86.878773 )      

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

Camping Blackwater River State Park

April 24, 2013    John Keatley

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.

Chain of Lakes Trail

Pathway along a river in a forest

Blackwater River State Park  |  Milton
( 30.704111, -86.881020 )      1.5 miles

Featuring white sandy beaches, pine forests, and swamps alongside a lazy river, this loop along the Blackwater River provides an excellent opportunity for relaxation.

Clear Creek Nature Trail

Pitcher plants along the Clear Creek Nature Trail

Whiting Field (NAS Pensacola)  |  Milton
( 30.710586, -87.032572 )      1.6 miles

The Clear Creek Nature Trail leads you to a wonderland of bright blossoms and lacy white-veined trumpets reflected against reflections of the sky.

Coldwater Gardens

Coldwater Creek

March 6, 2019    Sandra Friend

A private nature retreat north of Milton, Coldwater Gardens is a study in serenity, melding camping, gardening, and enjoyment of natural habitats along the Coldwater Creek basin.

Edward Ball Nature Trail

Edward Ball Nature Trail

University of West Florida  |  Pensacola
( 30.550850, -87.221667 )      1.0 miles

At the University of West Florida, the Edward Ball Nature Trail offers an escape for quiet contemplation beneath the shade of old cypresses on a 1 mile loop.

Exploring Trout Point in Pensacola

Beach on lagoon

October 31, 2013    Sandra Friend

A visit to Trout Point Nature Trail at Naval Air Station Pensacola provides scenic panoramas of the Big Lagoon and Perdido Key from a boardwalk atop a coastal scrub ridge.

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