Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is one of the best hiking trails in Jacksonville, FL. The park has more than 20 miles of trails for fun by hardcore mountain bikers and the whole family. The elevation gain of the trail is 9 feet to 22 feet. The trail is generally considered an easy trail route. The 450-acre park comprises 1.5 miles of the Atlantic coastline, an extensive ancient dune system, and a popular coastal hammock with magnificent live oaks. The 15-mile white sandy beach is one of the main attractions in the park, which is excellent for swimming. There are nearly 300 tent and RV campsites situated in the woods along winding paved paths and six small log "cozy cabins" perfect for the summer. The park also has a peaceful, family-friendly campground with 300 campsites. Tents, picnic areas & rustic cabin camping are available.
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• Picnic Tables Available
• Playground Swings Available
• Has Volleyball Court.
3 Best Hiking Trails in Jacksonville, FL
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KATHRYN ABBEY HANNA PARK REVIEWS
Beautiful area, we stayed at the campground, in a tent site, very quiet and peaceful. My only issue was the bathhouse could have used some attention maybe some updates or at least some TLC. The bike rental prices are crazy expensive in my opinion especially if you have a larger group. The lake is beautiful..it is awesome to have both the lake and the ocean. Overall we would stay again.
Nice park. Visited on my bicycle from JAX beach. Took a spin on the mountain bike trails which were quite fun on my gravel bike (there are some significant roots on the trail which were a bit difficult on the gravel bike, but manageable). Great beach access with both freshwater and saltwater fishing available. Park was clean and tidy.
Excellent place to camp. They have full hookups so you can treat your RV like an apartment while you are there. Plenty to do like bike riding on the many trails, hanging out at the Beach, kayaking on the Lake or relaxing in the park areas. The camping spots are well equipped and maintained. This is always our go-to place for local camping.
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Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens is a 120-acre natural park located in Jacksonville. The trail has over three miles of trails traversing through 13 different ecosystems. The total length of the trail is 3.5 miles in length. The elevation gain of the trail is 108 feet. The trail is loop type. The time taken to complete the total trial is approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes. The trail offers various experiences for people of all ages and abilities. The trails are divided into easiest, moderate, and most difficult based on the terrain and the length. The Lake Loop Trail is the starting point for all other trails with benches. The entrance kiosk has trail maps for the visitor's guide. QR codes provide information on particular points of interest. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens also has 12 cyber yoga stations around Lake Ray with yoga poses
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• Well-maintained Paths
• Restroom Amenities
• Parking Lots.
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JACKSONVILLE ARBORETUM & GARDENS REVIEWS
We visited this beautiful and breathtaking botanical garden and it was so peaceful and relaxing. We walked the trails and took in all of the beautiful sounds of nature. The birds were singing and the weather was perfect for an early morning walk. There were so many flowers and trees to read and learn about all throughout the trails. I love that they had every different species of plants carefully labeled. FYI, there were also safety reminders all throughout warning you about not to feed the wildlife and especially, the gators. I thought it was cute that they mentioned No Foraging” shrooms!! Only take pics. If you’re interested in taking your lunch there’s a nice picnic area with tables and great views of the lake.
Very nice place to hike! Well kept trails. Various signs posted on the trails identifying plants and trees. Be aware there are many roots to step over on portions of trail. Not a problem for us but not recommend for anyone not steady on feet. My kids and I enjoyed the adventure. Well mapped trails with paper map at entrance - recommend grabbing a map because it is confusing if you're not familiar with the layout.
What a great experience! They have lovely trails of varying lengths and a lot of loops. Don't let the short lengths in the trail descriptions fool you - a friend and I got in a solid 2 hours of walking without seeing the same sight twice. The ID markers next to the plants were very helpful and my friend, a professional horticulturist, saw some plants she hadn't heard of before.
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Little Talbot Island State Park is a handful of the few barrier islands in Northeast Florida. The park can sample a cross-section of a coastal barrier island on foot. The total length of the trail is 1.0 miles, which is generally considered an easy trail route. The elevation gain of the trail is 13 feet. The trail is loop type. The total trial time taken is 18 minutes. You can enjoy beach-combing, swimming, hunting, hiking, bird-watching, a winding kayak ride along the Myrtle Creek bluffs, and camping in a lush hammock area. This park offers over five miles of beautiful beaches, majestic dunes, and unspoiled salt marshes. The park has full amenities and a tent campground for youth/groups. Visitors can enjoy many activities, such as camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, etc. Boat ramp & kayak outfitters are available.
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• Dog-friendliness
• Picnic Spots
• Marked Trails.
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LITTLE TALBOT ISLAND STATE PARK REVIEWS
Little Talbot Island was a great place to visit. I recently biked through it. The the scenery was nice and the timucuan trail was all paved. you should bring what you need as far as snacks and supplies. Also be careful of the dangerous currents at the southernmost end of the park. There are plenty of signs warning of the danger in that area. And the area is blocked off. I plan to go back. Soon to do some of the hiking trails and spend more time on the beach. On the day I biked thru the park which was in the second week of April it was very breezy so I didn't have to worry about mosquitoes but I think if your biking through there later in the season you might want to make sure to bring some bug spray.
Went Fishing on the beach with a group. It only has one bigger parking lot and a smaller one. These are not far from the entrance. The south end has been closed for driving to those lots for several years due to storm damage. You can walk all along the beach but the restroom is at the first large parking lot. It was a very windy day and didn't catch anything.
A breath taking state park! Our campground was right near the water and had the most beautiful views. The park staff were incredibly friendly and gave us some insider tips on where to explore. We will absolutely be planning another trip in the near future and couldn't recommend more!!!
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