St. George Island Bike Path... Florida

Biking a Barrier Island in the FL Panhandle

St. George Island - St. George Island is a 22 mile long barrier island between the Gulf of Mexico and Apalachicola Bay. Biking is available on the 6-mile paved bike path. An additional 9 miles of biking at St. George Island State Park includes 5 miles in a sensitive environmental area (permit needed). There is no shade here, bring sunscreen, hat and water. (Map link and photos below.)

Map link... St. George Island

View Larger Map

Location: Franklin County
End Points: West 12th Street to St. George Island State Park; parking at St. George Island Lighthouse
Mileage: 6 miles
Surface: Asphalt, concrete
Nearby points of interest: Apalachicola, St. George Island Lighthouse

Bike Shops/Rentals:
Jolly Roger Beach Shop (St. George Island; rentals)
Island Adventures (St. George Island; rentals)
Island Dog Outdoors (St. George Island; rentals)

Page Summary:

Biking at St. George Island
- St. George Island Bike Path
- St. George Island State Park
More Information and Resources

Biking at St. George Island... Comments and Photos

St. George Island Bike Path

The 6-mile paved trail runs along Gulf Blvd. from W. 12th Street to the entrance to St. George Island State Park. The trail provides easy access to the island's famous beaches.

Trail start/end at 12th St.

The beach is just a block away

Along the bike path

One of few section away from the road

Lighthouse is along the path

Jogging

Approaching the State Park

St. George Island State Park

This State park has parking, restrooms, playground, beaches, two boat/kayak launches, fishing, hiking, camping... and some spectacular sand dune "mountains."