Trails & Parks

Whether you want to hike, bike, roller-skate, or horseback ride, the Beaches to Rivers of Santa Rosa offer many outdoor alternatives to actively connect with nature.

While Navarre offers miles of protected beach great for picnics, bike tours, and camping, Blackwater River State Forest and its surrounding area – dubbed the “Canoe Capital of Florida” – boasts more than one million acres of Floridian wilderness, attracting hikers, kayakers, bird watchers, and campers from both near and far.

Explore the “real Florida” on trails ranging from 2–mile hiking trails to 40–mile canoe routes to equestrian trail systems. Along the way, you might spot endangered animals such as bald eagles, red-cockaded woodpeckers, and gopher tortoises.

Northwest Florida Trails & Parks:
Visit our online interactive Northwest Florida trails map for detailed trail maps, directions and hiking tips.

Blackwater River State Forest Detailed Map &
Recreation Area
Maps are 2’X3’ and are in high definition color. 
They can be purchased at numerous retailers in
Santa Rosa County as well at the Blackwater
Rive State Forest Center.

Eco Tips:
Keep our natural resources clean and safe.
Click here to find out what you can do to help.

Agritourism:
Visit Naturally EscaRosa Destinations to view information on the development and promotion of Agritourism in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, Florida.