Capital City to the Sea Trail

The Capital City to the Sea Trails is a group of trails in Northwest Florida connecting Tallahassee to Woodville, Wakulla Station, Sopchoppy, Mashes Sands, St. Marks, Panacea, and the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. 

Counties: Leon, Wakulla, Franklin

Trails included: Capital Cascades Trail, Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail, Ochlockonee Bay Bike Trail, Coastal Trail, Georgia Florida & Alabama Trail

Total miles: 61 miles currently and 114 when complete.

Difficulty: Beginner to advanced, depending on the duration of the trip. 

Terrain: Mostly paved. Once complete, the Georgia Florida & Alabama Trail will be the only trail where users may be on the road with vehicle traffic.

Features: The Coastal Trail offers scenic boardwalk views. Portions of this trail system pass boat ramps for paddling trails. The paved Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail, which is 20.5 miles long, is family-friendly, dog-friendly, and wheelchair-accessible.

Points of interest: St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park, Bald Point State Park, San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park

Best time of year to visit: October through April for cooler weather and lower chances of rain and thunderstorms. Winter is the best time of year to spot manatees at Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park.

To see a trail map, go to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s website.