JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Kick off 2025 by getting outside with a First Day Hike at Little Talbot Island State Park in Jacksonville, located at 12157 Heckscher Drive.
The popular event, organized in collaboration between the Timucuan Parks Foundation and Florida State Parks, begins at 9 a.m. on Jan. 1 at Pavilion One in the first beach parking lot.
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Participants are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes early to allow time for parking, paying the entrance fee, and preparing for the hike.
Entrance fees are $4 for single-occupancy vehicles, $5 per vehicle for up to eight people, and $2 for pedestrians or bicyclists.
The hike will be led by a park ranger along the scenic Dune Ridge Trail, which spans two miles atop an ancient dune ridge covered by a canopy of live oaks, cedars, and sabal palms.
Afterward, participants will enjoy a two-mile walk along the picturesque beach, returning to the parking area.
Organizers recommend wearing comfortable closed-toed shoes and layered clothing and bringing water, snacks, and sunscreen.
