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Hiking and biking trails around Walton

  • September 10, 2023
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Take a hike or a paddle with the Florida Trail Association The Walton area has two Florida Trail Groups, Choctawhatchee and Panhandle Chapters. Click the links below for upcoming events: Click here for Choctawhatchee Chapter Click here for Panhandle Chapter ____________________________________________________________ Trail Maps: North Walton: NokuseTrail BayLoopTrail South Walton: TopsailHillStateParkTrail PointWashingtonstateforest GreenwayTrail GraytonBeachTrails ____________________________________________________________ Hike or bike the Cassine trail in South Walton Located within the Point Washington State Forest and part of its Eastern Lake Trail System, Cassine Gardens...

Roadside springs of northwest Florida

Northwest Florida boasts a large inventory of beautiful springs. With close to 40 in the Walton, Holmes, Washington and Bay counties, many are only accessible by paddling or by boat. There are a few available you can enjoy a family picnic and offer restroom facilities more suited for little ones. Here is a list of some great options in the Panhandle. Ponce de Leon Springs State Park in Holmes County Just outside the Walton County line is one of the...

Parks/Beaches

  • January 2, 2023
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Parks of Walton County and surrounding area – – – – – – Beach parks with easy access, parking, lifeguards and restroom facilities Walton County’s beaches in Miramar Beach and along Scenic Highway 30A offer many public beach accesses. However, lifeguards patrol only eight locations. These eight locations offer adequate parking, restroom facilities and three offer handicap access with wheelchairs available: Ed Walline at the corner of Scenic Hwy. 30A and CR 393, and Bramble Grove/Santa Clara Street in Seagrove...

Enhancement project at Comander’s Landing complete

The enhancement project at Comander’s Landing on the Choctawhatchee River is now complete. Enhancements at the popular Ponce DeLeon location included a handicap canoe/kayak launch, kayak/canoe stations, boardwalk, overnight screened in shelter, restroom (raised portlet), and an educational kiosk site (not yet installed). The landing is one of the regional stopping points for the Choctawhatchee Blueway Paddle Trail in Walton County. Much of the funding for the project came from grants. The construction of the site was funded by the...

Enhancements in the works at Comander’s Landing on the Choctawhatchee River

New enhancements are about to begin at Comander’s Landing on the Choctawhatchee River. On Nov. 9, 2021, The Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) awarded $711,252.35 funding to Winterfell Construction, Inc. to complete the project in Ponce deLeon. Enhancements will include a handicap canoe/kayak launch, kayak/canoe stations, boardwalk, overnight shelter, restroom (raised portlet), and an educational kiosk site. There will also be improvements to the parking area. The landing will be one of the regional stopping points for the...

North Walton County hiking trails

  • January 9, 2021
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Forest trail at southern side of Ponce de Leon Springs State Park The 386-acre Ponce de Leon Springs State Park straddles Walton and Holmes counties. 154 undeveloped acres along the southern portion of the park off of J.D. Anderson Road offers a beautiful, easy hike. Prescribed burns have opened up the canopies in the forest restoring native pitcher plants, wiregrass, and fall wildflowers. The park now offers four miles of trail opportunities in their previously undeveloped southern section of the...

Choctawhatchee Audubon Society May 2017 events

4 May: Monthly Meeting and Presentation: “Gopher Tortoise Biology and Conservation” By Erica Laine, Wildlife Biologist, Eglin AFB Natural Resources. Eglin AFB has recently undertaken a large project to provide habitat for tortoises displaced by commercial development in other regions of Florida. Ms Laine will describe the scope of the project and the importance that the gopher has to Eglin’s ongoing habitat/wildlife restoration programs. The meeting will be held in Room 130 of the student services building (Bldg 400) at...