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Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail - Imeson Road Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 639 Google reviews · Running trail in Jacksonville, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail - Imeson Road Trailhead'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.
Linear park along a former railway line, with a 14.5-mi. paved trail for walking & cycling.
What runners say about Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail - Imeson Road Trailhead
“There are a few different trailheads one can take to access the well maintained trail.”
“This area we saw wasn't quite as picturesque as other local trails but we look forward to trying the other entrances and seeing more of the trail.”
“Great trail for walking, running, and biking.”
“This is because growth is kept trimmed back, away from power lines, but before long the power lines turn off in a different direction and a canopy grows over the trail.”
“Gotta play a little frogger the first two miles of the trail but quite peaceful and pleasant the rest of the way!”
I was visiting for the weekend and needed a good trail to walk. This one didn't disappoint. Not too busy, the bike riders were respectful of the walkers on the trail.
Who doesn't love a Sunday afternoon bike ride? This trail was a great excursion, traveling West from the Imerson parking area, we rode five miles. At the start, the trail is pretty open with lots of sun exposure.
A fantastic place to ride bikes or go for long walks. Quiet and really clean. Perfect for bike riding. Very shaded and offers many areas to rest and have a nice lunch or quick snack.
Great trail for walking, running, and biking. There are a few different trailheads one can take to access the well maintained trail. It is a bit open to the sun but we saw wetlands, farm animals, and lots of green space.
Trail conditions & character
“This trail was a great excursion, traveling West from the Imerson parking area, we rode five miles.”
“This is because growth is kept trimmed back, away from power lines, but before long the power lines turn off in a different direction and a canopy grows over the trail.”
“This area we saw wasn't quite as picturesque as other local trails but we look forward to trying the other entrances and seeing more of the trail.”
“Beautiful scenic views along a 14 1/2 mile paved trail.”
“This trailhead is right off I-295 and has restrooms, a picnic table, and parking.”
“Gotta play a little frogger the first two miles of the trail but quite peaceful and pleasant the rest of the way!”
“This is a nice trailhead with bathrooms and a water fountain.”
Plan your run at Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail - Imeson Road Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitecoj.net
- Phone(904) 573-2498
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–9 PM |
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