I currently live in Jacksonville, Florida, and I have decided to start writing about my adventures hiking and biking in the city and surrounding areas.
Jacksonville has many places to hike and bicycle and enjoy the outdoors. To learn more about the parks in Jacksonville, click here and you will be taken to the official website of the city of Jacksonville’s parks page.
Jacksonville.gov also has a list of resources on bicycling in city, click here.
In 2017, the city developed a master plan to improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure in the city. Go here to see the master plan.
Jacksonville is not a bicycle-friendly city, though it is getting better. It is somewhat difficult to get around town on a bicycle as bicycle lanes don’t always go where you need to go. Many times you either need to ride on the sidewalk or share the road with motorized vehicles. Sometimes there are no sidewalks, and you have to share the road anyways.
My Adventures
I want to dedicate this section of my website to my personal outdoor adventures in Northeast Florida. I want to provide my own unique perspective and also give detailed information on the parks and areas I visit.
Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park
I last visited here on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. with my friend Mykeal and his dog Lady. We hiked 1.6 miles. Click here for more information.
Emerald Trail – LaVilla Link
I last biked this trail on July 27, 2024. It’s an easy trail about 1.3 miles long that runs through downtown Jacksonville and to the northwest. Click here for more information.
S-Line Trail
I last biked this trail on July 27, 2024. It’s an easy trail about 4.8 miles long that runs through north Jacksonville. Click here for more information.
Zoo Parkway and Heckscher Drive
I last biked this route on July 27, 2024. It’s a beautiful 14.6-mile bike ride along the north shore of the St. Johns River between Main Street and Ft. George. Click here for more information.
Betz-Tiger Point Preserve Trails
I hiked the trails at the Betz-Tiger Point Preserve on August 17, 2024. I was attacked by mosquitoes, yellow flies, and also got a couple of ticks. If you go in the summer, it’s best to wear a head net, bring some bug spray and wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. The trail is easy and flat. Beautiful scenery on the Overlook Spur off the Hammock Trail and at the end of the Tiger Point Trail. I hiked about 6.5 miles along the whole Hammock Trail, Tiger Point Trail, Flatwoods Trail, Piney Loop Trail, and a part of the Pond Trail. Click here for more information.
Black Hammock Island Trail — Cedar Point Preserve
My friend Mykeal and his dog Lady and I hiked the Black Hammock Island Trail in the Cedar Point Preserve on August 31, 2024. This was our third time hiking this trail and is one of our favorite trails to hike in Jacksonville. The trail goes to a nice wooden bridge over a tranquil creek. The bridge has wooden chairs to sit in and relax while you can take in the scenery. Click here for more information.