Florida Hikes

Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides

Waves breaking between large rocks

Atlantic Ocean

Outdoor activities in public lands fronting the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast of Florida.

Hobe Sound

Hobe Sound is the southernmost town along US 1 in Martin County, with natural lands and parks along the Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Coastal Ridge, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Hollywood

Discover hidden pockets of nature around one of Florida's largest urban areas, which fronts the Atlantic Ocean

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Fort Lauderdale   2.8 miles

Amid a tropical forest near the Atlantic Ocean, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is the former estate of Chicago attorney Hugh Taylor Birch, stretching to the Intracoastal Waterway.

Islamorada

The City of Islands, Islamorada is a chain of tropical islands in the Florida Keys stretching from Tavernier to Lower Matecumbe Key, with tropical forests and hidden beaches.

Jacksonville

One of Florida's largest cities, Jacksonville will surprise you with its trails on public lands ranging from vast estuaries and beaches to narrow green corridors.

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.

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.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

With a rare stretch of natural beach and tropical hammock along the Atlantic Ocean in Palm Beach County, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is a popular getaway.

Juno Dunes Natural Area

Juno Beach   3.0 miles

Preserving a sliver of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge at the north end of Juno Beach, this expansive preserve extends from the Intracoastal Waterway to A1A.

Jupiter

Jupiter is the northernmost outpost of Palm Beach County, with easy access to natural lands along the Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Coastal Ridge, and the North Everglades Natural Area.

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

Mayport   2.7 miles

With cool ocean breezes and a plunge in the surf after your hike, the 2.7-mile hiking loop at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Jacksonville is a great choice for a summer outing