Tallahassee St Marks Historic Railroad State Trail
The St Marks Historic Railroad State Trail that runs from Tallahassee to St. Marks is one of our favorite bike trails in the area! We love the beautiful setting and scenery and the tranquil ride it provides. St. Marks makes for a fun destination for a picnic at the water before riding back on the 20.5 miles long trail. And it's a great workout for sure!
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St. Marks Lighthouse, Apalachee Bay, near Tallahassee, Florida, via DJI Phantom 3 drone
Florida's 2nd oldest lighthouse is an absolute treat to visit. Situated on an impressively large natural wildlife refuge, St. Mark's Lighthouse is awesome. The landscape it overlooks is quite different from any other lighthouse I've visited (and I've been to quite a few), which I truly didn't appreciate until seeing it from the drone's perspective.
The area is immaculately cared for, with not a single speck of garbage or tired structure to be seen. There are several trails in the area, and I reckon a full day could easily be spent taking in all the refuge has to offer. Unfortunately, it was a quick stop for us while travelling from Orlando to Fort Walton (I love lighthouses!), so we didn't explore beyond the lighthouse itself.
I was very impressed with the area, and would certainly not hesitate recommending it to others, especially if you like hiking, lighthouses and or Florida's wildlife (including gators, which I understand will sometimes lay out on the walking trails to sun themselves, though we didn't see any). Take the time to visit... you won't be disappointed.
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St. Marks Trail Extension Officially Opens
The community recently gathered to celebrate the opening of the new St. Marks Trail Extension near Lake Elberta, which was made possible through a public/private partnership. This provides a new path to local amenities & enhances connection from the ♥️ of Tallahassee to the coast.
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Florida Rails to Trails Adventure
St Marks Trail
Woke this morning at the St Marks Boat Ramp. There is always something in the pantry to make for breakfast. We returned to hike the Tallahassee-St Marks Rails to Trail. It's only 16 miles to Tallahassee... no problem!!! Along the way we think we see Juan Ponce de Leon. Also, a couple Seminole ladies, hawks and vultures, and a stone crab trap storage yard. There is a stone crab festival here in October. We stop early in the walk to get a couple cold beers from Troy and his friendly staff at The Shack. We relax and enjoy the cool vibe here. There is a sign for Eau Claire Wisconsin on the wall. Another funny life coincidence as I once considered a work assignment there......
Lunch today comes from the backpack and is served on our patented leg platter. Everything tastes better when served from the leg platter. OK... we didn't make it all the way to Tallahassee. We tend to meander and wander and aren't power walkers. A few more bathroom breaks, and a little Transcendental Meditation Levitation, and we find ourselves staggering back into St Marks. It's time to hit the road for a few miles before it gets too late. Rado's battery is acting a bit tired, so we stop at a Walmart Auto Center for a quick test. All seems in good order, but it's getting late. We find a quiet dark corner, eat dinner, and get some sleep. Just another day on the road.
St Marks Part 4--Tallahassee St. Marks Railroad
The Tallahassee St. Marks Railroad started in 1837, and is one of the oldest rail lines in the United States. It was operated as a rail line for almost 150 years! In the 1980s, it became Florida's first Rails-to-Trails trail way for hikers, joggers, and bikers.
St Marks Trail North
Biking the northern portion of the Tallahassee-St Marks Historic Railroad State Trail from Wakulla Trailhead to the Capital Circle Trailhead northern terminus and back again. Late in the day right after the time change, so it was both shadowy and cool. Nice to finally complete our exploration of Florida's oldest rail-trail!
Red Bug, Tallahassee FL, 23 Mar 2019
2019FEB09 Trail Ride Tallahassee FL
GoPro footage of our first trail ride with some members of the Tallahassee Jeep Lovers
St. Marks Trail 360 - 20161119
My first field test of Nikon 360.
Copy of oneyearride at st mark's lighthouse, alligator sighting
alligator on way out of St. Mark's lighthouse outside of Tallahassee FL
Tallahassee - St. Marks Historic Railroad Trail
A few shots along the Tallahassee - St. Marks trail. The trail is about 20 miles and runs from Tallahassee to St. Marks. The trail is mostly straight, has few crossings, and some rest-stops and water available along the way. Pavement is very smooth and in great condition.
A more extensive description of the trail can be found here:
ST MARKS, FL 1 12 2019
Quaint Fishing Village South of Tallahassee, Fl.
The Silkies Hike, 22 with 22 for the 22- Tallahassee, FL
Vlog 91: Leaving Tallahassee - Milestone Rides
We leave Tallahassee on the St. Marks Trail before we head into the towns of Wacissa and Waukeenah for a short ride to Tallahassee East Campground for the night. Sorry about the foggy GoPro footage.
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St. Marks Florida
just a quick drive though St Marks in Wakulla County, Florida
Tallahassee Florida
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Tallahassee St.Marks Railroad
Song written and performed by renowned Florida folksinger and historian Ernest Toole-Live performance in Wakulla County, Florida about Florida's first railroad converted to the famous Tallahassee Bike Trail from Tallahassee to St.Marks Florida.
Tallahassee Florida Lafayette heritage park - winter 10k trail run
three runners run through Tallahassee award winning Heritage park on a cold Christmas day looking at alligators in surrouding lake, across train tracks, through outdoor library and by abandoned cadillacs.