JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK
RECREATION TRAIL PICTURES Pictures Of Mountain Biking Trails & Paved Paths
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
16450 S.E. Federal Highway (U.S. 1)
Hobe Sound, Fl 33455
(772) 546-2771
Directions: The Park is located on U.S. 1 seven miles
north of Jupiter and twelve miles south of Stuart. Take I-95 to
the Jupiter exit (Indiantown Road). Head east on Indiantown Road
until you reach U.S. 1, then head north. The park entrance on the
west side of U.S. 1. After entering the park, make a right at the
first stop sign. Park at the “Camp Murphy” area. The off
road
trails are located here. The paved trail is down the road about
100 yards at the railroad crossing.
Fees: A nominal “State Park Daily Use” entrance fee
is charged. It makes sense to buy the State Park Annual Pass if
you plan to visit more than a couple of times.
Jonathan Dickinson Park offers great dirt paths and limited
paved trails. The longest paved trail runs a couple of miles.
It's an old road that parallels a railroad track. Note that this
paved trail is acceptable for biking and walking, but frequently has
debris
that can make it tough for skaters.
There are 6 miles of off road trails that are maintained by a
local mountain bike club (volunteers welcome, see link below.)
The dirt paths range from beginner to advanced. The 11,500 acre
park offers camping, cabins, canoes and a tour of the Loxahatchee
River. This is a “must see” Florida park.
Be aware... the park is home alligators and poisonous plants.
NOTE: This page contains several photographs. It
will take a little time to load, especially if you are using a dial-up
connection.
This
is the Jonathan Dickinson Park entrance office. It's on the west
side of US 1. A nominal “State Park Daily Use” entrance fee is
charged. It makes sense to buy the State Park Annual Pass if you
plan to visit more than a couple of times. Note that the park is
popular. This office handles camping and other business.
The line of cars going in can sometimes be long.
The longest
paved trail runs a couple of miles. It's an old road that
parallels a railroad track. The railroad track is seen to the
right in the photograph.
The paved
trail runs through this section of burnt forest.
Note
that this paved trail is acceptable for biking and walking.
However, as you can see from this photograph, debris on the
pavement can make it tough for skaters.
The grade
of the paved trail is generally flat with modest "lay of the land"
inclines.
The paved
trail at Jonathan Dickinson Park runs through trees. Sometimes it
feels like you're in a tropical jungle.
Alongside the southernmost portion of the paved trail are lakes.
The lakes are a great place to take a break. There's
usually
plenty of wildlife to see.
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