Encompassing 632,890 acres, Apalachicola National Forest is the largest national
forest in Florida. It covers portions of Wakulla, Leon, Liberty and Franklin
counties. The forest includes the Bradwell Bay Wilderness Area and the Mud Swamp
/ New River Wilderness Area. If you enjoy camping and being outdoors, you could
easily spend your entire vacation exploring this area. The Munson Hills mountain
bike area is just one of many interesting places to visit in Apalachicola
National Forest if you like off-road bicycling, hiking, or trail running.
The Munson Hills trail system extends for about 21
miles through rolling forested terrain - all single track trail. The north
Munson loop trails, extending for 7.6 miles, are hard-packed red clay. The south
Twilight loops are sandier and softer, but still a good ride. Both the north and
south loops have bailouts for riders who don't want the do the entire loop
route. There are also connectors between the north and south loops at the east
and west side of the area.
There are three trailheads providing access to the Munson mountain bike area.
All are along the paved Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail. The
primary access point is at the north trailhead - which is where our navigation
link below will take you. This location has ample parking and restrooms. The
south trail head is more convenient for those wishing to bike the Twilight loop.
It is located at J. Lewis Hall Park. This location also has parking and restroom
facilities. Another trailhead is located midway between the north and south
access points - and is accessble by bike or on foot along the Tallahassee St.
Marks Historic Railroad State Trail.
No motorized bicycles are allowed on the trails. Hiking or trail running is
permitted, but horseback riding is not. Dogs are allowed if leashed.
Activities & Facilities
Short hiking trails
Long hiking trails
Mountain bike trails