St. Marks is set to gain a new access point to the Florida Wildlife Corridor, with a trailhead planned behind St. Marks City Hall and completion expected by December 2027.
The project will sit along both the Florida National Scenic Trail and the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad Trail. Planned amenities include a parking lot, water fountain, bike repair station and informational kiosk.
The City of St. Marks is partnering with the Trust for Public Land, Florida Trail Association, U.S. Forest Service, Disney Conservation Fund and St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge on the trailhead. Funding is coming from the Disney Conservation Fund through the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, according to WTXL.
Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation Executive Director Sean Amidon said the access point is intended to connect trail users with St. Marks, one of 19 gateway communities tied to the corridor. Local officials and project partners said they expect visitors using the trail to also support the city’s shops and restaurants.
For cyclists and other trail users, the new site would add amenities at the St. Marks end of the route. A local rider who spoke with WTXL said a restroom was not confirmed in the plans.
