Spanish Pond Loop Trail is a 2.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Jacksonville, Florida that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
NOTE: For more information, please see https://www.nps.gov/timu/planyourvisit/conditions.htm This hike traverses over wooded ancient dunes of maritime hammock onto even hillier Timucuan shell mounds, past a hermit's cabin, to an observation point overlooking a salt marsh along the St. Johns. On the return trip you pass a Confederate Soldier's grave and then reach a high point and vista before returning to the trailhead.
January 17, 2021January 16, 2021A popular destination
January 16, 2021January 16, 2021Epic sauce
January 14, 2021exciting! The difference in altitude on the trail it's awesome! No bugs. very dry.
January 10, 2021January 10, 2021Loved the elevation!
January 10, 2021January 5, 2021Has the most benches I’ve ever seen in my entire life.
January 5, 2021Nice trail in Jacksonville and love all the moss and tropical environment!
January 2, 2021January 2, 2021It was a nice walk. Took young kids and they did fine. There were no bugs so that was nice. The kids had a great time climbing the root covered hills.
December 31, 2020December 29, 2020December 28, 2020Perfect nature walk to do with kids and dog on leash! Cleared pathways and lots of cool spots to take pictures. And some fun trees to climb throughout the trail to keep it exciting for the kiddos- Loved it! Make sure to apply bug spray before you go!
December 19, 2020December 17, 2020December 14, 2020Great trail with lots of beautiful nature views, well kept and not too buggy.
December 12, 2020November 23, 2020no mosquitos on the main trail right now, weather was nice.
November 8, 2020Fun hike but BUGGY after the fork. Not very muddy, besides a few spots at the beginning. Even in November, should have gotten out earlier. Heard some large group of dog-like animals howling at the airplanes flying low. Neat experience. I will definitely try again soon - with *real* bug spray.
October 27, 2020Bugs and no big spray.
October 25, 2020My favorite local trail for scenic variety, a decent length loop with a few options, a few steep hills and roots to keep it interesting and a little bit of challenge (for Florida)
October 18, 2020Great trail for birding or a day with the family
October 17, 2020October 17, 2020Beautiful but BRING MOSQUITO REPELLENT!!
September 29, 2020Very beautiful dense hammock along trail. Pretty lake views.
September 28, 2020Loved everything..the shade, elevation and especially the observation tower. Good hike!
September 25, 2020
