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Julington Durbin Creek Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 841 Google reviews · Running trail in Jacksonville, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Julington Durbin Creek Nature Preserve'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.
Nature trail network for exploring extensive floodplain wetlands, diverse wildlife & lush woods.
What runners say about Julington Durbin Creek Nature Preserve
“The trail is well maintained and blazed with multiple intersecting trails, so you can make your hike as long or as short as you want.”
“There were multiple spots that weren't shaded, so these trails aren't ideal in the hotter months.”
“There are benches and pic-nic tables every so often and the trails are very well marked and signed.”
“I am new to the area and wanted to step out of my comfort zone and do something that was quiet and peaceful.”
“I live right next to the preserve, so this is my daily go-to for walking the dog or just stepping away from the desk for a while.”
I live right next to the preserve, so this is my daily go-to for walking the dog or just stepping away from the desk for a while. The trail is well maintained and blazed with multiple intersecting trails, so you can make your hike as long or as short as you want.
Loved it! The parking area is quite large and spacious. Theres some great loops and the trails are wide. There were people hiking, cycling, walking dogs - it was a great balance of being able to enjoy nature but also not feel alone. I didn't have high expectations, but was blown away.
Nice place for hiking, relax, and take breathe pure air. It has a good area for parking, and clean bathrooms. I loved this park!
Some things goods and some bags. The goods first. The parking lot was huge with pretty nice bathrooms. The trail is super wide all the way around. 4 or 5 people could walk side-by-side. Bikes are allowed and there's plenty of space to pass slower traffic. Super flat and while its sandy, there wasn't any sugar-sand.
Trail conditions & character
“I live right next to the preserve, so this is my daily go-to for walking the dog or just stepping away from the desk for a while.”
“So great to have plenty of parking, bathrooms in the parking area, and running water outside the bathrooms for washing.”
“So great to have plenty of parking, bathrooms in the parking area, and running water outside the bathrooms for washing.”
“There were multiple spots that weren't shaded, so these trails aren't ideal in the hotter months.”
“I am new to the area and wanted to step out of my comfort zone and do something that was quiet and peaceful.”
“4 miles to over 5 miles in several loop options for hiking, trail running, biking, or even in horse.”
“I walked for hours and not even realized it because I was so taken back by how beautiful everything was.”
“4 miles to over 5 miles in several loop options for hiking, trail running, biking, or even in horse.”
“There are benches and pic-nic tables every so often and the trails are very well marked and signed.”
“However there were multiple spots that were quite muddy, so be prepared for dirty shoes.”
“Super flat and while its sandy, there wasn't any sugar-sand.”
Plan your run at Julington Durbin Creek Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance6 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecoj.net
- Phone(904) 630-2489
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–7 PM |
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