3 Best Hiking Trails in Jacksonville, FL

“Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park features more than 20 miles of trails. The elevation gain of the trail is 9 feet to 22 feet, which is generally considered an easy trail route. The 450-acre park comprises 1.5 miles of the Atlantic coastline, an ancient dune system, and a popular coastal hammock with magnificent live oaks. The park also includes a 15-mile white sandy beach, which is a perfect place for swimming. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park features nearly 300 tent and RV campsites that are situated in the woods along winding paved paths and six small log "cozy cabins" perfect for summer. This nature haven also ensures a peaceful, family-friendly campground with 300 campsites, tents, picnic areas, and rustic cabin camping.”

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“Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens is a 501-acre natural park that offers a diverse range of experiences for people of all ages and abilities. The park has over three miles of trails traversing 13 different ecosystems. The total length of the trail is 3.5 miles, and the elevation gain of the trail is 108 feet. This is a loop trail. It takes approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes to complete the entire trail. The trails are divided into easiest, moderate, and most difficult based on the terrain and the length. The entrance kiosk has trail maps for visitors. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens also includes 12 cyber yoga stations around Lake Ray with yoga poses.”

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“Little Talbot Island State Park is an ideal destination that offers over five miles of beautiful beaches, majestic dunes, and unspoiled salt marshes. The park allows visitors to explore a cross-section of a coastal barrier island on foot. The total length of the trail is 1.0 miles, and it is generally considered an easy trail route. The elevation gain of the trail is 13 feet, and it is a loop-type trail. It takes approximately 18 minutes to complete the trail. Visitors 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. Little Talbot Island State Park also features a tent campground for youth/groups.”

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