Santa Rosa Beach Hike

There are miles of hiking opportunities throughout the Gulf Islands National Seashore. In the Florida District there are over 35 miles of designated trails and in the Mississippi District at Davis Bayou there are 2 miles of trails. In addition you can walk miles on the beautiful white sandy beaches. Guided trails help hikers discover the park's natural resources. This part of the 1300-mile Florida National Scenic Trail begins at nearby historic Fort Pickens and follows the old oyster shell path through the Fort Pickens Campground and then follows the beach each to the park boundary.