Get out and ride a trail today! TRAILS AND FORESTED AREAS Wakulla’s waters offer so much to explore, but the outdoor fun doesn’t end there…the possibilities continue on land! Wakulla County contains an astounding area of 73 percent natural lands; nowhere else can visitors experience undisturbed, pristine natural areas like they can in Wakulla. The terrain of the area is perfect for a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, bicycling, jogging, horseback riding, and many more! Consisting of 564,961 acres, the Apalachicola National Forest is Florida’s largest National Forest. The forest contains two rivers and various trails, perfect for visitors looking for a challenging bike ride or hiking excursion. Hikers and bikers can expect to be amazed by the fauna of the forest; its diverse ecosystem contains longleaf pines, wiregrass, savannahs, and wetlands. St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 68,000 acres and is one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the United States. St. Marks Lighthouse, located on the refuge near the Apalachicola Bay, is a popular destination as it represents a rich part of the area’s history. The Refuge contains 7 specified trails; visitors are also permitted to forge their own paths of exploration by creating their own trails, just as long as they do so with caution and respect for the natural environment and the native wildlife. Perhaps one of the most notorious trails in the Refuge is the Florida National Scenic Trail, one of only eight Scenic Trails in the United States. The trail stretches for 49.5 miles within the Refuge and is open to hikers and bicyclists. Visitors will feel as though they’ve been transported to another world as they take in the breathtaking scenery and wildlife at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
Posted on: Sat, 21 Jun 2014 13:20:21 +0000
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