Florida Hikes

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Articles by Sandra Friend

Jelks Preserve

Venice   3.7 miles

Offering scenic views of wild shores along the Myakka River, this hike at Jelks Preserve makes a big loop along the trail system to immerse you in a variety of habitats.

Jenkins Creek Park

Overlooking the vast estuary that paddlers tackle on the Coastal Paddling Trail, Jenkins Creek Park provides a trail terminus as well as ample space for anglers to drop a line.

Jennings Fire and Water Trail

Middleburg   1.9 miles

An interpretive 1.9 mile loop at the northeast edge of Jennings State Forest, the Fire and Water Trail illustrates how fire and water shape the landscape.

Jennings Sandridge Trails

Middleburg   4.1 miles

Extraordinary quiet awaits west of Jacksonville on a 4.1 mile immersion into a healthy pine savanna on a central loop within the Sandridge Trails at Jennings State Forest.

Jennings State Forest

Middleburg   17.0 miles

Protecting the headwaters of Black Creek, one of the northernmost freshwater tributaries of the St. Johns River, Jennings State Forest spans almost 24,000 acres west of Jacksonville.

Jetboil Stoves

After trying an array of camp stoves over the years, from Whisperlite to Zip and Esbit, I found the Jetboil. Now I feel comfortable cooking in the woods again.

Jetty Park

With white sand dunes and a beautiful oceanfront, Jetty Park is the closest beach to Cape Canaveral that stays open during launches at Kennedy Space Center: the viewing's great daytime or night.

JILONA South Trail

Jupiter   1.0 miles

Circling scrub and tropical habitats in the shadow of Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, this delightful mile loop along the Indian River Lagoon leads to outstanding scenic views.

Joe Kenner Trail

Flagler Beach   1.0 miles

Explore two sides of Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area on a mile loop encompassing a lush coastal hammock and a view of the Atlantic Ocean.