4- Mile Guided Hike at Dune Ridge Loop at Little Talbot Island State Park
Schedule
Sun Apr 21 2024 at 08:30 am
Location
Little Talbot Island State Park | Atlantic Beach, FL
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Hike led by Mackenzie Kleinpeter, Certified Advanced Florida Master NaturalistDiscover Northeast Florida as its first inhabitants experienced it by exploring the north end of an untouched barrier island on Little Talbot’s four-mile Dune by walking through two miles of mature maritime forest across ancient dune ridges. The final stretch of the hike leading to the beach.
Bring the whole family, but for the comfort of your pet and others, please leave the pets at home. If you decide to bring kiddos remember this is a 4.1-mile hike, up to you for age discretion. Bring your binoculars if you have them, and make sure to bring plenty of water. Try not to wear any strong scents, as we don’t want to scare off the critters.
Make sure to wear sun protection and a hat as large areas of the trail are exposed.
We will be hiking, bird watching, looking for animal tracks and signs in the area, plant identification, and free coloring sheets/stickers for any kids.
Directions:
From Jacksonville, drive north via I-295E over the Dames Point Bridge and exit at Heckscher Dr (SR 105). Drive east. After the highway passes the Mayport Ferry dock 9 miles into the drive, the road becomes A1A. Continue 5 more miles to the park entrance on the right. Park in the first parking area past the entrance station and walk back along the park road to the trailhead.
Park admission is not included in the guided hike fee. The park entrance fees are as follows: $5 per car and exact change is required.
All bookings are final! Upon registration, Peek Protect is offered as a cancelation insurance if you need to cancel your booking. If you cancel your Booking on your own initiative at least 24 hours before the start, Peek Protect will refund you 100% of the protected amount listed in your confirmation email. If Peek Protect is not selected upon registration, no refund will be issued. If Hike It Florida cancels the event for any reason, a full refund will be issued.
Located south of a sharp bend in the St. Johns River, more than 6,200 acres of natural communities are represented in Dunns Creek State Park. These natural communities include sandhills covered with longleaf pines, wiregrass and sand pine scrub. These protect several endangered and threatened species such as the gopher tortoise, fox squirrels and other native animals.
Enjoy walking through saw palmetto scrub and longleaf pine hammocks, while learning about the importance of prescribed fire and its role within Dunns Creek.
Bring the whole family, but due to the nature of the event, please leave the pets at home. If you decide to bring kiddos remember this is a 4.5-mile hike, up to you for age discretion. Bring your binoculars if you have them, and make sure to bring plenty of water. Try not to wear any strong scents, as we don’t want to scare off the critters. Make sure to wear sun protection as many parts of the trail are exposed.
Activities:
Hiking, bird watching, looking for animal tracks and signs in the area, plant identification, and free coloring sheets/stickers for any kids.
Pre registration of $5.00/ person is required and you will receive an email confirmation upon registration.
Additonal Park Fees:
The park uses an honor box to collect fees. Correct change is required.
$5 vehicle (two to eight occupants).
$4 single-occupant vehicle.
$2 pedestrians, bicyclists.
Hike It Florida is NOT associated with any park system.
All bookings are final! Upon registration, Peek Protect is offered as a cancelation insurance if you need to cancel your booking. If you cancel your Booking on your own initiative at least 24 hours before the start, Peek Protect will refund you 100% of the protected amount listed in your confirmation email. If Peek Protect is not selected upon registration, no refund will be issued. If Hike It Florida cancels the event for any reason, a full refund will be issued.
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Where is it happening?
Little Talbot Island State Park, 12157 Heckscher Dr,Jacksonville,FL,United States, Atlantic BeachEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
