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Trail was just a bit rough but definitely a good ride. Being right along the highway traffic noise was very loud.
Nice scenic ride. It was a little hectic with the construction and going through the towns, especially around spring break. But for just a leisurely ride with lots of shops and food places to stop at not bad at all.
Rode the entire length of this trail from Inlet Beach to Topsail State Park. Online, the state and others promote this trail as one of the best in the state. It runs through some of the most beautiful beach towns and some of the most hyper expensive real estate around. Why then is this trail so poorly engineered and why does the state of Florida allow this trail to deteriorate to level that it has? Bumps, cracks, washouts, missing segments, etc and such a heavily used trail. Anyhow, once is enough for this trail I think, as my arms and back are gonna need some ibuprofen tonight…
Nice trail. We rode only 10 miles from Dune Allen Beach to Grayson Beach and back, limited by time and weather. We're in our early and late 60s. Easy ride. Pavement in good shape. Varied seashore properties kept our interest plus some good nature. In January path traffic very light.
It is a busy car corridor, but the path is separate from the roadway and pretty smooth. A multi-year upgrade of the road east of the green area of the map is leading to better trail crossings of the multiple business entrances and streets. I believe the final resurfacing is being done this spring. It is a short trail but a much needed chance to relax a bit from the not-so-biker-friendly areas at either end.
Yes it’s beside the highway, but it’s safe and still picturesque. We parked in Rosemary Beach at a free 3 hour parking spot. It was a Tuesday 1pm in November and there were plenty of parking. We went west and stayed on the left side as it was shadier all the way to Deer Lake State Park where we entered to check out the beach access there and used the restrooms. Hardly any other walkers or bikers. Such a fun safe leisurely drive. Got to see all the new architecture going up that has Greek vibes. Stopped at Pizza by the Sea for lunch and had great pizza and margs.
Great trail, allow plenty of time to explore as much of the trail as possible. Different terrains to keep the trail exciting. Went in November so the weather was great and it wasn’t crowded at all. We parked at the Frank Brown Park for free and had a nice ride before we made it to the conservatory. There’s trailhead parking closer to the conservatory by the bathrooms but not as much parking.
3 star trail upgraded to 4 stars due to access to beaches via public access ways and state parks. Be sure to stop at Deer Lake State Park and walk your bike on the walkway through the dunes to the beach if it’s not too busy. Lots to see and enjoy, expect a rough trail through tourist beach towns with lots of bikes and pedestrians. North end trail is much smoother.
One of our favorite ways to spend Saturday and Sunday mornings is riding the Blackwater Heritage State Trail. It’s a beautiful, well-maintained trail that’s perfect for a relaxing ride. The entire trail is paved, and there are plenty of stopping areas with restrooms along the way, which makes it super convenient for a longer ride.
The park service does a fantastic job of keeping the trail clean, regularly clearing away leaves and branches to ensure a smooth ride. There are two access points to the trail: you can start from Caroline Street or Old Bagdad Highway.
For my wife and I, we prefer parking near the waterfront park and picking up the trail around the visitor center, though we’ve done both starting points and they’re both great options. No matter how you approach it, it’s always a peaceful and scenic ride. If you’re looking for a nice way to spend a morning, I highly recommend giving it a try! Plus, there are 3 different breweries when you finish that serves up a very nice cold brew.
I spent the month of January, riding this trail. The area was a strange interface of crowded developments and state parks. There are many roads and driveways intersecting the trail. I imagine, at the height of the Spring Break Season, the crowds would be terrible.
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