Holiday Inn Express DeFuniak Springs, an IHG Hotel

This is a beautiful and secluded location with trails along the clear, blue water. The trail can become muddy during wet conditions and waterproof shoes are recommended. This is one of the less-trafficked trails in the park but it is certainly worth the visit. There are not many views along the trail, however, there are many opportunities to view wildlife and wildflowers.

To find the trailhead, drive to the end of the RV/camper area and park along the fence. Walk downhill, past the stream restoration project from the damming of Pudding Head Lake, and look for the Sand Pine Nature Trail sign to the right of the trail intersection. The portion of the Sand Pine loop that edges the stream is a beautiful stretch of woods full of Turkey Oak, Laurel Oak, Longleaf Pine, Sand Pine, Southern Magnolia, Yaupon Holly, and tons of Deer Moss. This short little nature loop...

This trailhead is located near the RV parking lot at the back of the road. This is a beautiful trail to see many parts of the surrounding Bayou. The trail is well-maintained and easy to navigate and there are many opportunities to view wildlife and local flowers along the way. This is a great choice for the whole family to enjoy!

At 345 feet above sea level, this is Florida's highest point in elevation. This is a well-maintained highpoint pull-off located in the small town of Lakewood in Florida's western panhandle. Accessibility: There is 1 designated accessible space in the paved parking lot off of County Highway 285 at the northeast end of the trail. It is van-accessible with a striped access aisle. The trail surface is pavement or a natural (dirt, fallen leaf, and sticks) surface. It is typically at least 3...

The trailhead begins across the street from the lake, beside the bathrooms. The route crosses the road toward the end of the loop and follows the lake for less than a hundred yards.The forest canopy of Laurel Oaks, Turkey Oak, Sand Pine, Eastern Red Cedar, Virginian Juniper, Southern Magnolia casts dappled light across the path with an undergrowth of Saw Palmetto, Sparkleberry, and Deer Moss. This short little nature loop is a perfect trail for people of all ages and skill levels. If you...