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Trout Pond Recreation Area - Apalachicola National Forest

Restrooms
Access for All
Entrance Fee
Accessible Parking
Lodge
Beaches
Biking
Birding
Boat Tours
Camping
Concessions
Fishing
Hiking, Walking
Historic Site
Interpretive Exhibit
Museum
Paddling
Paddling Ramp
Pavilion
Picnic
Playground
Shower
Swimming
Tours
Water Fountain
Wildlife Viewing
  • Fishing dock at Trout Pond Recreation and GF&A Trail

Apalachicola National Forest

Springhill Road

Tallahassee, FL   32305

850-9263561

Access for All
Accessible Parking
Entrance Fee
Fishing
Hiking, Walking
Pavilion
Restrooms
Wildlife Viewing
Hiking and Walking

30 min. – 1 hr.
Paved trail to pond (some damage to surface by roots); new 2.4 mile shared use paved path connects to historic GF&A railbed trail “GF&A trail is amazing”

Comments

“Great views”

“Region’s first accessible recreation facility”
 

Trout Pond Recreation Area and GF&A Trail paved walkway
Paved trail surface at Trout Pond Recreation Area
Trout Pond Recreation Area and GF&A Trail  restroom
Fishing at Trout Pond Dock

30 min. and up
Pavement to dock; some surface problems with roots

Comments
“Peaceful”
“Beautiful setting”
 

paved walkway
fishing dock
Picnicking

1 hr.
Surface paved to tables

Comments
“Nice scenery”

picnic areas
restroom
Birding and Wildlife Viewing

Comments:

Watch for wildlife along the walkways

On the GF&A trail

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