Saint Marks Trail

Saint Marks Trail offers hiking and walking recreation in Tallahassee, Florida. The trail is set along the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad track and runs from the capital city, all the way past the Apalachicola National Forest and comes to an end in the town of St. Marks, right on the coast. The railroad was used to carry cotton from plantations to the coast during the early part of the twentieth century. When the cotton arrived, it was used in textile mills and New England or sent overseas to England for the same purpose. The modern day trail is paved and is ideal for biking, skating, walking and jogging. Horseback riding is available on a trail just a short distance from the paved area. Horseback riders are required to keep to the unpaved area of the trail to protect the area that has been paved. The trail offers access to the Munson Hills Off-Road Trails area inside of the National Forest. Visitors can also fish in the area. The trail is 16 miles total and eight feet wide. The paved area is about four and a half miles. Access to the trail is free. Following a day of hiking and recreation, visitors to the area can head into town to enjoy a seafood dinner.