Nestled along the banks of the St. Marks River headwaters, this park offers a picnic area, multi-use recreational area, with an extensive system of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and off-road bicycling.  The existing road network in the park takes visitors through upland pine forests, hardwood thickets and natural plant communities along the banks of the river. The St. Marks River is not navigable within the park boundaries and is not conducive to canoeing or kayaking.  Black bear, Turkey, and deer tracks crisscross the park roads.  Fox, raccoon, and opossum roam the woods.  Birds fill the air with their melodic calls.  There are several trails all marked with different colors.  It is a good idea to refer to the map at the kiosk prior to riding, if not familiar with this park.  The terrain is generally flat and at times made up of thick loose dirt.  Not much shade on this ride, so heat of the summer can be oppressive.  Please bring bug spray in case the bugs are active as this park tends to be buggy.  There are currently no amenities available at the park.  There are picnic tables.  Visitors must bring in their own water for themselves or their horse.  The park currently does not have a restroom facility.  As a result, there are no fees currently required to enjoy this gem of a park.

Directions from Tallahassee:  Take US 90 East to Chaires Cross Road. Turn right and continue to Apalachee Parkway. Cross over the Parkway and continue on W.W. Kelly Road to Tram Road. Turn left and go about 2.5 miles.  About 1,000 feet before entrance, there is a brown State Park sign on the right directing you to the trailhead on the left. When you see Bobby Godwin Road on the left, the next drive to the left is the entrance to the State Park.

Directions from Woodville/Crawfordville:  Take Capital Circle east to Tram Road. Turn right and continue several miles. (Trailhead is about 2.5 miles past W.W. Kelly Road.) About 1,000 feet before entrance, there is a brown State Park sign on the right directing you to the trailhead on the left.  When you see Bobby Godwin Road on the left, the next drive to the left is the entrance to the State Park.

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