The Forgotten Coast Highway & Apalachicola Forest (SR-65 / US-98)
Florida's wildest, least commercialized coastal ride. Slices straight through the remote wilderness of Apalachicola National Forest on SR-65 to Carrabelle, then latches onto US-98 running directly along the surf line of St. George Sound and Apalachicola Bay with zero seawalls or condos blocking the gulf view. Famous for roadside fresh oyster stands and soaring bridge approaches.
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Historic 1830s gold rush capital framed by red-brick sidewalks and antebellum architecture. Serves as the southern gateway launching pad for GA-60 and Blood Mountain. Riders gather on the shaded balcony of Bourbon Street Grille to swap tales while watching a steady parade of touring rigs circle the historic square.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is The Forgotten Coast Highway & Apalachicola Forest (SR-65 / US-98)? ▼
The Forgotten Coast Highway & Apalachicola Forest (SR-65 / US-98) spans 62 miles and packs approximately 38 curves (0.6 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 5 ft - 110 ft (Gulf Coastline) and technical rating 4/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Telogia / Hosford, FL (Latitude 30.3846, Longitude -84.9752) and finishes at Apalachicola Historic Seaport / St. George Island, FL (Latitude 29.7258, Longitude -84.9824).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.