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Destin, Florida

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  • Niceville, Florida

    Rocky Bayou Campground

    1.32 mi / 112 ft gain
    Rocky Bayou Campground is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Niceville, Florida.
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  • 7525 West County Highway 30A, Florida

    Topsail Trails

    10.87 mi / 358 ft gain
    Topsail Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
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  • Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

    Hike the Flatwoods Trail

    3.0
    4.5 mi
    It is advised to first stop at the Main Graywood State Park Entrance and get a trailmap from the rangers. To access the trail, park at the pulloff on E Co Hwy 30A across from Old Miller Pl. The trail takes you through tall pines and rich green undergrowth. Plenty of fascinating wildlife live here...
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  • Milton, Florida

    Chain of Lakes Trail

    1.4 mi / 85 ft gain
    Chain of Lakes Trail in Blackwater River State Park is a relatively easy 1.4-mile loop trail that takes less than a half hour to hike around. The trail starts just southeast of the Deaton Bridge at the trailhead in the parking lot. There may be birders or people fishing along the trail, but if yo...
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  • Ponce de Leon, Florida

    Snorkel & Dive at Vortex Spring

    5.0
    SCUBA & Free Diving: Established in 1972 by Doc and Ruth Dockery, Vortex Spring is home to the Red & White "Diver Down" Flag and is one of the largest diving facilities in the state of Florida, with 28 million gallons of crystal "gin" clear water daily at a year round temperature of 68 de...
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