Hiking in Northwest Florida, FL

Falling Waters State Park contains many sinkholes, including the Falling Waters Sink, which features Florida's tallest waterfall. If you love waterfalls and you are not able to drive to the mountains, this is a great place to visit for a quick weekend trip.

Florida Caverns State Park is a great place to cool off during a Florida summer, with a 65 degree cave and a river with springs, as well as shaded hiking trails. The park is open year-round and offers many outdoor activities.

The St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge offers something for every type of hiker, from a half mile walk across boardwalks to an overnight backpacking trip along the Florida National Scenic Trail. You can choose to hike through a forest or swamp, across levees and marshes, or along the shore of Apalachee Bay, or choose to hike all of them.

The Panama City Beach Conservation Park is a great place to go for a hike and to get away from the busy beach. It is very quiet and offers many different trails and boardwalks through wetlands and pine forest.

Grayton Beach State Park is one of the best state parks in Florida because the contrast of sugar-white sand and emerald green water and its towering sand dunes make it a beautiful spot to enjoy the water.

Millions of visitors flock to Gulf Islands National Seashore for outdoor recreation along the Gulf of Mexico. With hiking, paddling and swimming in the calm waters, there are plenty of ways to stay active and immerse yourself in nature.

Navarre Beach, also known as "Florida's Playground", has several trails that are great for walking or biking. This gorgeous beach is also popular for water sports and bird watching.

Deer Lake State Park is named after one of the coastal dune lakes, Deer Lake, that shares the boundaries of the park. Quaint and quiet, the beach and trails are ideal for enjoying nature.

Explore the beaches and trails on more than 180 acres of pristine nature and history at Camp Helen State Park.

The serene beauty of Turkey Creek Nature Trail is a must-see for nature enthusiasts in Niceville, Florida. A perfect spot for a leisurely walk and a breath of fresh air, the public trail offers a tranquil wooded stroll and plenty of bird watching opportunities.

The Bear Lake Loop Trail is a great 4 mile hike to take the entire family. The recreation area also has a campground, boat ramp, and fishing pier.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, with its 13 miles of trails and 3.2 miles of gorgeous, undeveloped beach, has something for everyone. Spend the morning hiking through a peaceful pine forest and the afternoon sunbathing next to the Gulf of Mexico.

From swampy cypress marshes to dune-protected beaches, the inhabitants of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail keep visitors immersed in the biological diversity of Northwest Florida.