Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

The Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail is a hiking trail through the Tallahassee and St. Marks areas. The trail runs from Tallahassee, past the Apalachicola National Forest, ending in the town of St. Marks. The trail was a railroad corridor used to transport cotton from the plantations to the coast and then on for shipping to textile mills in New England and overseas in England. The trail is 16 miles long and eight feet wide. It is paved and provides a great location for walkers, skaters and bikers to enjoy a trip through the scenic area. There are horseback riding areas which are designated off the paved portion of the trail. These horseback riding trails provide access to the Munson Hills Off Road Trails that are located in the National Forest. This provides additional space for hiking, riding and exploring, just a short distance from the main trail. Once in St. Marks, there are a variety of activities to enjoy including exploring the historic lighthouse, enjoying the beach, shopping, dining, fishing and visiting the San Marcos Apalache Historic State Park. The Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad Trail is undergoing resurfacing in some spots in 2011 and will feature additional paved space when the renovations are complete.