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A Short Walk at Dickerson Bay

March 18, 2008 by Sandra Friend Leave a Comment

I was staying in Wakulla County last week while attending meetings in Tallahassee, and I took advantage of the time shift by enjoying some rambling about in the late afternoons. I stopped at the Wakulla County Visitor Center, along US 98 across from the historic springs in Panacea (or, more easy to see from the […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Crawfordville, Sopchoppy

Apalachicola

Apalachicola

Around Apalachicola, the “Forgotten Coast” is dotted with parks, forests, and refuges along US 98 and the barrier islands, none of which are easily accessed from Tallahassee or Panama City.

Apalachicola National Forest

Liberty, Leon, and Wakulla Counties   [30.177157,-84.678564]   

Apalachicola National Forest

The Apalachicola National Forest is the largest National Forest in Florida, sweeping around the southern edge of Tallahassee. It is noted for its botanical beauty.

Filed Under: Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Day Hikes, Destinations, Hikes, Launch points, National Forests, Nature Trails, Northwest Florida, Off Road Biking, Paddling, Places Tagged With: Apalachicola, Apalachicola River, Blountstown, Bristol, Carrabelle, Crawfordville, Locations, Ochlockonee River, Sopchoppy, Sopchoppy River, St. Marks, Tallahassee

Bald Point Beach Walk

Bald Point State Park
Alligator Point   [29.940572,-84.338035]   1.7 miles

Bald Point Beach Walk

Where Ochlockonee Bay meets the Gulf, Bald Point State Park protects the tip of the peninsula. Off the beaten track, it’s a quiet place, perfect for a seaside stroll with a bit of estuarine exploration.

Filed Under: Beach Hikes, Beaches, Hikes, Nature Trails, Northwest Florida, Trails Tagged With: Alligator Point, Bald Point SP, Birding, Boardwalks, Family-friendly, Fishing, Florida State Parks, Gulf of Mexico, Picnic, Sopchoppy

Bald Point State Park

Alligator Point   [29.937608,-84.337377]   

Bald Point State Park

Where Ochlockonee Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico along the Forgotten Coast, quiet Bald Point State Park protects the tip of the peninsula, providing beaches to roam and estuaries and uplands to explore.

Filed Under: Beaches, Florida State Parks, Northwest Florida, Parks, Places Tagged With: Alligator Point, Birding, Boating, Carrabelle, Fishing, Gulf of Mexico, Sopchoppy, Swimming

Blountstown

Blountstown

A small town along the Florida Trail, Blountstown got its start as a destination along the Apalachicola River. It is the seat of Calhoun County.

Florida Trail
Bradwell West to Porter Lake

Florida Trail, Apalachicola
Apalachicola National Forest   [30.157991,-84.654747]   6.8 miles

Florida Trail <br/>Bradwell West to Porter Lake

6.8 miles. A connective piece of the Florida Trail centered on the Langston House trailhead, this stretch of trail marries wet flatwoods with roadwalking as it crosses the Ochlockonee River.

Filed Under: Backpacking, Day Hikes, Florida Trail, Hikes, National Forests, Northwest Florida, Trails Tagged With: Apalachicola National Forest, FT Apalachicola, Ochlockonee River, Sopchoppy

Florida Trail, Bradwell Bay

Florida Trail, Apalachicola
Apalachicola National Forest   [30.1687,-84.5008]   12.3 miles

Florida Trail, Bradwell Bay

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.

Filed Under: Backpacking, Day Hikes, Florida Trail, Hikes, National Forests, Northwest Florida, Swamp Walks, Trails Tagged With: Apalachicola National Forest, Big Trees, Birding, Botanical, Crawfordville, Florida Trail, FT Apalachicola, Pitcher Plants, Primitive Camping, Sopchoppy, Tallahassee, Wildflowers, Wildlife Viewing

Florida Trail, Porter Lake to Jewel

Florida Trail, Apalachicola
Apalachicola National Forest   [30.176849,-84.677361]   4.6 miles

Florida Trail, Porter Lake to Jewel

4.6 miles. A deep immersion in pine flatwoods and titi swamps awaits along this segment of the Florida Trail, which uses many old forest roads to cross tributaries draining into the Ochlockonee River.

Filed Under: Backpacking, Day Hikes, Florida Trail, Hikes, National Forests, Northwest Florida, Trails Tagged With: Apalachicola National Forest, Bristol, FT Apalachicola, Sopchoppy, Wildflowers

Florida Trail, Shepherd Spring

Florida Trail, Big Bend
Florida Trail, St. Marks West   [30.145603,-84.254211]   5.3 miles

Florida Trail, Shepherd Spring

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.

Filed Under: Backpacking, Day Hikes, Florida Trail, Hikes, Loop Trails, National Wildlife Refuges, Northwest Florida, Trails Tagged With: Crawfordville, Dog-friendly, Family-friendly, FT Big Bend, FT St Marks West, Sopchoppy, St. Marks, St. Marks NWR

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