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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

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

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

Featured Listing:

Apalachee Regional Park Trail

7550 Apalachee Pkwy
Tallahassee, FL 32317

Phone: (850) 606-1470
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This trail is the first of its kind in Leon County and is a pristine addition to the already commendable park system present in Tallahassee. This trail was made possible by the coordinated efforts of the Leon County Parks Recreation, FSU, and Gulf Winds Track Club. The Gulf Winds Track Club at FSU provided funding for the creation of the course. The trail was designed to give runners the opportunity to run on several types of surfaces. When the trail is not being used for a running event, it is open to the general public for hiking, running, and biking. The course will be used not only for local races but also for district and regional school races. Directions to Park The park is located at 7550 Apalachee Parkway, about four-and-a-half miles east of US-319 on US-27.

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