Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway

Florida

National Forest Scenic Byway

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Byway Details

Designation
National Forest Scenic Byway
Length
35 mi in Florida
Managed by
Forest Service

About Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway

The Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway is a 35-mile drive through the Apalachicola Ranger District of the National Forests in Florida, managed by the Forest Service. The route passes through the town of Sumatra. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to drive it. Typical averages from the nearby Wewahitchka weather station show April highs around 78°F and October highs around 80°F, while July and August bring highs near 89°F and the most wet days of the year. Paddlers will find Finns Slough about half a mile from the route and the Florida River within a mile. Hikers can head to Wright Lake Loop North, about 1.3 miles away, and Wright Lake Campground sits about 1.5 miles off.

Scenic byway data: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–85°F and lows of 40–62°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Wewahitchka, FL weather station, 17 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan63° high40° low
  2. Feb66° high43° low
  3. Mar72° high49° low
  4. Apr78° high54° low
  5. May85° high62° low
  6. Jun88° high69° low
  7. Jul89° high72° low
  8. Aug89° high72° low
  9. Sep86° high68° low
  10. Oct80° high58° low
  11. Nov71° high47° low
  12. Dec65° high42° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Towns along the route
Sumatra

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for National Forests in Florida as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 2 miles of the route, PostGIS distance)

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