Hiking, Biking & Running
Florida Trail
Hike on The Florida Trail, Florida’s own National Scenic Trail, stretching more than 1,400 miles across the Sunshine State. Designated by Congress in 1983, The Florida Trail is part of the National Trails System, one of only eight National Scenic Trails, and offers opportunities for short hikes or extended backpacking outings. In the Tallahassee region, The Florida Trail runs through the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and Apalachicola National Forest. The curve of the state, where the Panhandle meets the Peninsula - the “Big Bend” – can actually be seen from dikes within the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. In the Apalachicola National Forest, dwarf cypress forests will awe your senses and bogs of the beautiful carnivorous Pitcher Plants dot the landscape.
For more information check out
http://www.floridatrail.org/options/Panhandle/
Do you like to explore on foot or on wheels? Tallahassee has it all – great hiking and biking – in county and state parks, state and national forests, greenways and trails, national wildlife refuge, and wildlife management areas. The Red Hills region of rolling hills takes you through different terrains and ecosystems of North Florida. The Florida Trail, a hiking trail throughout the state Florida runs through the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and the Apalachicola National Forest. Great hiking, biking and multi-use trails can also be found in Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park, Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway, and on the St. Marks Historical Railroad State Trail.
Hiking
Local Hiking Trails Include
- Apalachicola National Forest – The Florida Trail
- Apalachicola National Forest – Garden of Eden Trail
- Leon Sinks Geological Area
- Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway
- St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge – Mounds Pool Interpretive Trail
- St. Marks Historical Railroad State Trail
For a complete list of Designated Hiking Trails visit:
www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/panhandleeast/panhandle_east.htm
For more information on Tallahassee’s city and county park hiking trails,
check out the detailed maps at:
www.TalGov.com/parks/parks.cfm
www.LeonCountyfl.gov/parks
Biking
Local Biking Trails Include
- Munson Hills Trail
- The Fern Trail
- Red Bug Trail at Phipps Park
- Magnolia Hills Trail at Tom Brown Park
For more information on Tallahassee’s city and county park biking trails,
check out the detailed maps at:
www.TalGov.com/parks/parks.cfm
www.LeonCountyfl.gov/parks
For a complete list of Designated Biking Trails visit:
www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/panhandleeast/panhandle_east.htm
Local Bike Shops
- Great Bicycle Shop, 1909 Thomasville Rd, 850-224-7461, www.greatbicycleshop.com
- Higher Ground Bicycle Company, 3185 Capital Circle NE, 850-562-2453, www.hgbco.com
- Joe’s Bike Shop, 1637 N. Monroe St., 850-222-3855
- Star Cycles, 4567 Capital Circle NW, 850-385-7827, www.starcyclesracing.com
- University Cycles, 668 W. Gaines St., 850-222-1665
Bicycle Associations
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
1255 Lighthouse Road |
Phone: (850) 925-6121 |
