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Pitcher plants in the Apalachee Savannahs

Pitcher Plants in Florida

The showiest carnivorous plants of Florida, six major species of Sarracenia are found along Florida’s trails

INTERACTIVE MAP

Apalachee Savannas Scenic Byway

Pitcher plant bog

Apalachicola National Forest  |  Bristol Sumatra
( 30.298325, -85.018333 )      32.0 miles

In the Apalachicola National Forest, the Apalachee Savannas Scenic Byway is a winding stretch of scenic road through expansive wet flatwoods and open pine savannas

Bear Lake Trail

Bear Lake

Blackwater River State Forest  |  Munson
( 30.862117, -86.833067 )      4.0 miles

At Blackwater River State Forest, each of the recreation areas offers access to hiking, and popular Bear Lake is no exception. A 4-mile trail loops around this impounded reservoir, which flows into Sweetwater Creek.

Blountstown Greenway

Blountstown Greenway

Blountstown      ( 30.445661, -85.045109 )      3.9 miles

Connecting neighborhoods, parks, and services within a historic Apalachicola River town, the paved 3.9-mile Blountstown Greenway includes a segment of the Florida Trail

Bronson River Trail Loop

Orange blaze on oak in Bronson State Forest

Bronson State Forest  |  Christmas
( 28.591674, -81.042530 )      9.5 miles

In a lush subtropical jungle along the St Johns River floodplain, the 9.5-mile River Trail loop is an exceptionally scenic route connecting three designated campsites.

Buck Island Pond Trail

Buck Island Pond Trail

Goethe State Forest  |  Dunnellon
( 29.18377,-82.574319 )      2.0 miles

Looping around a cypress-lined pond in the midst of pine flatwoods northwest of Dunnellon, the Buck Island Pond Trail at Goethe State Forest has quite a few interesting features, including a pitcher plant bog.

Cary Nature Trail

Cary State Forest

Cary State Forest  |  Baldwin
( 30.399850, -81.926772 )      1.4 miles

In the vast mosaic of pines and cypress swamp west of Jacksonville protected by Cary State Forest, the 1.4 mile Cary Nature Trail makes a great family outing

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.

Finding Pitcher plants in Santa Rosa County

April 12, 2013    Sandra Friend

In mid-April, the pitcher plants of Santa Rosa County are at their peak of bloom. During the 2013 Panhandle Trace Hike, we went in search of them and here’s what we found.

Florida Trail, Alaqua

Florida Trail, Eglin Alaqua

Florida Trail, Eglin East  |  Eglin Air Force Base
( 30.618299, -86.117218 )      12.8 miles

12.8 miles. With significant botanical beauty, rugged climbs, and nice campsites, the Alaqua section of the Florida Trail in Eglin Air Force Base is one of the most scenic parts of the trail statewide.

Florida Trail, Bradwell Bay

Bradwell Bay (Mary McKinley)

Florida Trail, Apalachicola  |  Apalachicola National Forest
( 30.1687, -84.5008 )      12.3 miles

12.3 miles. You’re guaranteed to get wet on Florida’s roughest, wildest day hike. Situated south of Tallahassee, the Bradwell Bay Wilderness is one of the most majestic and wild places in Northwest Florida.

Florida Trail, Camel Lake to Savannahs

Tupelo swamp Florida Trail

Florida Trail, Apalachicola  |  Apalachicola National Forest
( 30.2769870, -84.9872360 )      5.3 miles

5.3 miles. Wet feet are expected on this traverse of the pine savannas along the edges of Johnson Juniper Swamp in the Apalachicola National Forest, where careful inspection along the Florida Trail yields a bounty of carnivorous plants.

Florida Trail, Jackson Red Ground Trail

Florida Trail, Jackson Red Ground

Florida Trail, Blackwater  |  Blackwater River State Forest
( 30.78524,-86.886772 )      16.6 miles

16.6 miles. On the very first trail built in Blackwater River State Forest, the Florida Trail rises up from the red clay bluffs of Juniper Creek to enter extensive longleaf pine forests.

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