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Dutton Island Preserve II:
Snakes, Turtles, and Beautiful Views

8/31/2019   Time- 12:00 PM
Author: Joe Hark

Dutton Island Preserve Jacksonville Florida

Dutton Island Preserve in Jacksonville, Florida has 2 different sections to check out. The two different sections are named Dutton Island Preserve 1 and 2. The two sections are connected by road, and a bike trail, and both sections offer hiking trails.

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Willie Browne Trail:
The Connecting Walk

8/7/2019   Time- 11:00 AM
Author: Joe Hark

Willie Browne Trail Jacksonville Florida

The Willie Browne Trail has been on our list to go hike for months now. We loved the Spanish Pond Hike, and the Willie Browne Trail connects to that hike, and shares the same beautiful finishing lookout point.

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Julington Durbin Creek Preserve:
Wide Open Trails

7/27/2019   Time- 5:00 PM
Author: Joe Hark

Julington Durbin Creek Preserve Jacksonville Florida

Julington Durbin Creek Preserve in Jacksonville, Florida has 3 potential trails to check out. You can hike the majority of each trail within 7 miles total. Each trail is unique but they do overlap one another.

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Tillie K. Fowler Park:
Amazing/ Beautiful

7/18/2019   Time- 1:00 PM
Author: Joe Hark

Tillie K. Fowler Park Jacksonville Florida

Tillie K. Fowler Park is one of the widest best maintained hiking trails yet! The Park is made up of a full kids playground area, huge dog park, biking trails and 2 main hiking trails. The full loop for the Tower trail is just over a mile long, and has a lookout tower at the end with an amazing view.

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Bogey Creek Preserve:
Just Opened!

7/7/2019   Time- 1:00 PM
Author: Joe Hark

Bogey Creek Preserve Jacksonville Florida

Bogey Creek Preserve was officially opened in May 2019. The full loop trail is just over a mile long, and has a kayak entrance point with an amazing view.

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Fort George Island:
Many Places To Go

7/5/2019   Time- 9:00 PM
Author: Joe Hark

Fort George Island Jacksonville Florida

There is a lot to see and learn about out at Fort George Island. Fort George Island is roughly 30 minutes North-East of Downtown Jacksonville. There are 3 places to to check out while you are there including Kingsley Plantation, Fairway Loop, and the Ribault Club Visitor Center.

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The Spanish Pond:
A Hidden Gem

7/2/2019   Time- 11:00 AM
Author: Joe Hark
Spanish Pond Jacksonville Florida

A truly hidden gem is The Spanish Pond located across from Fort Caroline. This trail is our new favorite after last weekend! It is located apporoximately 15 minutes away from where we live, which is pretty close compared to other trails, and we were shocked at how well maintained it was...

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Fort Caroline National Memorial:
Short, Historic Outing

6/30/2019   Time- 11:00 AM
Author: Joe Hark
Fort Caroline Jacksonville, Florida

Fort Caroline National Memorial is a nice bit of history located in Jacksonville. Fort Caroline was a short adventure just .3 miles walk to the actual fort. Once at the fort there was a lot of the area fenced off to the public, but still was neat. The other part of Fort Caroline was a 1.2 mile...

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Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park:
Covers Many Bases

7/4/2019   Time- 11:00 AM
Author: Joe Hark
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is different than most parks you find in Jacksonville. Hanna Park offers RV sites, tent camping sites and cabins. There are also lakes, trails, and parks. But, the best part has to be the 1.5 miles of quiet beaches along the Atlantic Ocean that is dog friendly...

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Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens:
Get Lost in the Beauty

7/3/2019   Time- 11:00 AM
Author: Joe Hark
Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens

The Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens is a fool-proof plan to enjoy a beautiful day. There are plenty of trails to walk and whether you decide to do a half mile walk around the lake or a three mile hike through the woods, you'll be sure to come back...

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Yellow Bluff Fort:
Smaller Than Expected

7/4/2019   Time- 9:00 AM
Author: Joe Hark
Yellow Bluff Fort in Jacksonville, FL

After trying to find a new place to go hiking we found Yellow Bluff Fort. It was pretty far from our house but from the pictures it looked interesting enough to go check it out. When we got there we were immediately greeted by history...

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Fort Clinch State Park:
Not Dog Friendly

7/5/2019   Time- 11:00 AM
Author: Joe Hark
Fort Clinch State Park

Fort Clinch State Park is NOT Dog Friendly. They pretended to be dog friendly when we drove in. They even gave ACE a treat but then we couldn't go anywhere because everywhere had signs saying no dogs allowed....

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Recent Comments

Paul R.
Great Blog haven't checked out this place yet but I will now!


Ashley T.
Me and my pups go here atleast once a month we love this trail!


Tim A.
Have You tried out the Theodore Roosevelt Trail it's in the same area?


Sam L.
Funny thing is I have been to the Fort across the street didn't even realise this was here as well.


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