Biking & Hiking
"Recreational activities are everywhere in Wakulla."
Hiking trails can be found at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail, Wakulla Springs State Park, Bradwell Bay National Wilderness Area, the Florida Trail, Ochlockonee River State Park, and some segments of the proposed Gopher, Frog & Alligator Rail Trail.
The Florida National Scenic Trail is a long-distance hiking trail that will one day traverse the entire State. It will extend for 1,300 miles, from Big Cypress National Preserve in south Florida to Gulf Islands National Seashore in the State's western panhandle. Some of the longest, continuous segments of this trail are on national forest lands. Each year, additional segments are added to this trail on other public lands, bringing the trail closer and closer to completion.
Bicycling is popular all these sites as well, but most especially along the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad Trail and St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
Canoe or kayak the Sopchoppy River or the Wakulla River.
Camping is available in many areas of the Apalachicola National Forest.
Anglers can fish the fresh river waters for bass and bream. Coastal waters provide ample opportunities to catch trout and redfish in season.
Birdwatching is rewarding in Wakulla County. During the fall and spring migration periods, an accomplished birder can spot as many as 140 species in a day. Canoeing, hiking or birdwatching in Wakulla provide a great opportunity to see ospreys, eagles, woodstorks, ibises, herons, egrets, alligators, deer, bears, raccoons, and otters.
Wildlife viewing is outstanding. If you are lucky, you might even glimpse an elusive wild turkey in the flatwoods or an endangered West Indian Manatee in one of the rivers.
