Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail

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Bike rack and rail section. Photo by Doug Alderson.

Wakulla Station. Photo by Doug Alderson.

Wagon Ride! Photo by Doug Alderson.

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Managed by the Florida Park Service, the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail is officially designated as part of Florida's Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. The trail follows the abandoned rail bed of the historic Tallahassee-St. Marks Railroad. The state-managed section of the trail runs 16 miles due south from the main trailhead, which is just south of Capital Circle (US 319) southeast, to the coastal Town of St. Marks.

The Florida Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Trustees) holds fee simple title to the property. The property is leased to the park service through December 15, 2043. Development for the paving of the trail was funded by the Florida Department of Transportation.

The trail is a completed section of the developing 120-mile Capital City to the Sea Loop corridor and is a destination along the Big Bend Scenic Byway. The trail provides a scenic experience for over 220,000 annual visitors. Equestrian riders can enjoy the adjacent unpaved trail. An additional 4.5 miles of trail north of the Capital Circle (US 319) trailhead is maintained by the City of Tallahassee. Approximately 1.25 miles south of the main trailhead, outdoor enthusiasts can bike or hike the Munson Hills Trail in the Apalachicola National Forest. The barrier-free Felburn Foundation Boundless Playground® at the Wakulla Station Trailhead is designed to give children of all abilities the opportunity to learn and play freely together. At the southern end of the trail, visitors can enjoy seafood dining and entertainment in the coastal community of St. Marks and learn about the history of the area at San Marcos de Apalachee Historical State Park.

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Other Activities

• Wildlife viewing / observation

• Certified as an NRT
  May 2, 2010