Blountstown Greenway Multi-Use Trail
Located in the Northwest quadrant of the City of Blountstown, and winding through the City for approximately 5 miles, the greenway trail spans from the Apalachicola River at Neal Landing on the southeast to Sam Atkins Park on the northwest. Portions of the trail follow the former Marianna and Blountstown Railroad which served the area from 1909 until 1972. Midway on the trail visitors can enjoy a stop at local shops and additional areas of interest.
DHM provided Grants Administration, Planning and Development, Environmental Assessments, Right-of-Way Acquisition coordination with the FDOT, and Construction Inspection.
Those using the trail today find parking and picnic facilities strategically designed for comfort, convenience, fitness, and pleasure. Funded in part by the Florida Department of Transportation Enhancement Grant funding, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) funding, the DHM team’s planning and development, right-of-way acquisition, and grants administration helped the project become a reality.
Notable: Part of the Florida Trail, the Blountstown Greenway trail has received much positive press, not only on the state level but from international tourist who enjoy hiking the Florida Trail section by section. The Florida Trail stretches more than 1,000 miles and is one of 11 such National Scenic Trails in the country. The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy awarded the Blountstown Greenway as Trail of the Month soon after its completion.
Collaboration: This award-winning project was a joint effort between citizens, community advocates, local, regional and state officials and funding agencies.