Enjoy the very
beginning of the Florida National Scenic Trail tucked
away in the corner of Northwest Florida. The Seashore
Trail starts at historic Fort Pickens in the Gulf Islands
National Seashore. The trail winds through large sand
dunes, coastal scrub and stunted forests, with striking
views of the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Intracoastal
Waterway, the Santa Rosa Sound, on the other side.
The Seashore portion on the Florida National Scenic
Trail ends in the small beach community of Navarre
Beach.
Landscape & Wildlife:
This unspoiled beach stretch is known for its breathtaking white quartz
sand, and clear emerald Gulf waters. Gulf Islands National Seashore
offers nature lovers eight miles of federally protected, undeveloped
shoreline – the longest continuous stretch of protected beach
in Northwest Florida, perfect for sun seekers, birdwatchers and outdoor
enthusiasts. The shoreline boasts sand so clean and powdery white it
literally squeaks under traveler’s toes. The warm Gulf waters
also attract a plethora of fish, making the region famous for the beloved
pastime of fishing. Gigantic dunes and clusters of sea oats border
the way for hikers and bikers.
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