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Barrier Island Beach Trail


Highlights:

Easy hike through dunes and pines to the beach
Near:Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Scenery:
Distance:0.81 miles
Elevation Gain:3 ft
Hike Time:0.5 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Point to Point



Summary: This is an easy walk along a well maintained trail. The trail starts at the beach parking area and continues along Western Lake. After starting in the dunes the path enters a maritime scrub community with excellent examples of salt pruning. The trail includes many raised boardwalks to keep hikers feet dry while venturing through the pine flatwoods. The trail terminates on a boardwalk leading to the Gulf shore, beautiful emerald waters, and white sand beach.
Trailhead: Trailhead is located at the eastern end of the beach parking lot of Grayton Beach State Park. (Lat:30.32478 Lon:-86.15389)
Trail Guides for Barrier Island Beach Trail:
Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers,
Ranger Contact: Florida Park Service - Grayton Beach Ranger Station 850-231-4210
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kristin James
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Keys: Florida Hiking, Florida Trails, Florida Hikes, Walton County Hiking, Walton County Trails, Walton County Hikes

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