Explore river bottom forest around the St. Marks River at one of the most recent acquisitions by Florida State Parks. St. Marks River State Park protects 2,589 acres southeast of Tallahassee, straddling the Jefferson and Leon county line.
It encompasses old trade routes that were used in the first exploration and settlement of the region along the St. Marks River, with historic trails from the early 1800s. It’s a magnet for wildlife, with karst features such as sinkholes and lush river bottom forest.
There are no marked trails, but hikers, equestrians, and bicyclists can explore the extensive road system, some of which dates back to the earliest frontier settlement of Florida.
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Overview
Location: Tallahassee
Length: up to you! hiking on old forest roads
Lat-Long: 30.370300, -84.087100
Type: loop and linear
Fees / Permits: None
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Bug factor: Moderate
Restroom: None
Directions
The park is bounded by US 27, CR 154, CR 59, and CR 259 near Wacissa. From Tallahassee, drive approximately 9.5 miles east from SE Capital Circle along CR 259 (Tram Road) and look for the park entrance on the left.
