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Nature Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Jacksonville, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Nature Trail'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.
What runners say about Nature Trail
This is beautiful nature trail for walking, hiking, running, and birdwatching 🕊️ The trail is park of the Fort Caroline Memorial and Spanish Pond near the St Johns River. There is also a musuem with tons of history about the Fort and historical landmark here. Enjoy your time at this trail! 🦋
Very beautiful trail. Especially enjoyable to hike during summer time, since trees make shadow throughout the trail. I would recommend to take an insect repellent.
Plan your run at Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone+1 904-641-7155
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
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