3 Best Hiking Trails in Jacksonville, FL

“Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park has more than 20 miles of trails for fun for 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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“Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens is a 120-acre natural park that offers various experiences for people of all ages and abilities. 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 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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“Little Talbot Island State Park is a handful of the few barrier islands that offers over five miles of beautiful beaches, majestic dunes, and unspoiled salt marshes. 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. 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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