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Dutton Island Preserve I
4.5 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Running trail in Jacksonville, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Dutton Island Preserve I's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Scenic preserve, noted for the fishing, camping and hiking trails.
What runners say about Dutton Island Preserve I
“Beautiful & peaceful trails, 2 fishing areas & a kayak launch, plus rustic camp sites 😎”
“Beautiful & peaceful trails, 2 fishing areas & a kayak launch, plus rustic camp sites 😎”
I feel like this is a hidden gem tucked away into Mayport. Each time I visit day or evening, there’s usually only a couple of people or none. It’s pretty quiet in my opinion. There’s walking trails, picnic areas and tables, camping, kayaking, grilling, fire pits, a fishing pier, bird watching, and restrooms.
Great little park off the beaten path. Walking trails, you can bike ride the streets, and they have two kayak launch points. The eastern point has a dock to hook up a boat if you visit by river. It's basically marsh land and is prone to flooding. Be careful during high tide as the access road can flood as well.
Nestled behind a Mayport neighborhood is the Dutton Island Preserve. It's underrated due to its close proximity to Hanna Park. You drive on a long, bumpy road back all the way into the trees and will find more parking by a bathroom and picnic area. Hiking trails and scenic lookouts are scattered around.
Beautiful & peaceful trails, 2 fishing areas & a kayak launch, plus rustic camp sites 😎
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful & peaceful trails, 2 fishing areas & a kayak launch, plus rustic camp sites 😎”
“There’s walking trails, picnic areas and tables, camping, kayaking, grilling, fire pits, a fishing pier, bird watching, and restrooms.”
“You drive on a long, bumpy road back all the way into the trees and will find more parking by a bathroom and picnic area.”
“Beautiful & peaceful trails, 2 fishing areas & a kayak launch, plus rustic camp sites 😎”
“Overall, a beautiful, easily traversed trail loop.”
“Mostly unpaved, a small area consists of a boardwalk and a viewing platform.”
Plan your run at Dutton Island Preserve I
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitetimucuanparks.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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