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Jacksonville < Page 1 Page 2 > Kathryn Abby Hanna Park Terrain: A network of over 15 miles of well maintained trails are for all skill levels. An excellent place to spend the day! To Get There: From Interstate 95, head towards the Jacksonville beaches. Take Atlantic Boulevard. After crossing the intracostal waterway continue north on Mayport Road, also known as A1A. Follow the signs to Hanna Park, which is five miles on the right. There is a small admission fee. You can click, pan, and zoom on the map below. These trails are fun and are definitely worth a day trip. The park is on the beach so when you get tired of riding, a cookout and a swim is in order! Trails are well marked, well maintained, and most water crossings have wooden bridges. Hanna Park North Trails,
Map orientation: Left is North The beach and the trails make this a popular destination with locals of all types. It's no secret that Hanna Park trails are well designed and all trails are in the shade of grand live oaks, making summer riding enjoyable. You'll find hardcore riders sharing trails with novices and non-cycling enthusiasts. There are a few miles of beginner trails, characterized by wide paths and curves. The majority of trails are intermediate and advanced, featuring roots, sharp turns, and short, steep climbs/drops. This is Florida and all trails are fairly flat regardless of classification. There are spots of soft sand that you will have to plow through, but trails are surprisingly not very sandy given the close proximity of the beach. Be warned, the mosquitoes here are vicious! Stop for a second and you'll be devoured. Keep your speed above five miles per hour, however, and they won't bother you. Head out to the beach and the sea breeze keeps the mosquitoes away. Please bring plenty of repellant and camping is available. Finally, there's a bike wash and maps are available at the entry gate or at the kiosk just inside the park.
Hanna Park South Trails Darkest color = Advanced Trails, Lightest Color=Intermediate, Medium Color=Beginner Trails
Kathryn Abby Hanna Park II Terrain: A short 6 mile technical trail, mainly due to the roots. There are some dunes to ride on by the ocean and this area can be quite sandy. To Get There: Take I-95 to the J. Turner Butler exit and head East. From J. Turner Butler turn left on St. Johns Bluff Road. Turn right on Atlantic Boulevard and continue to A1A and turn left. Hanna Park will be on the left. There are a lot of offshoots from whatever trail you take. Just choose something and continue because they all head in the same general direction. These trails are not for beginners and you can avoid most of the sand if you wisely choose your routes. (Note: I have not ridden here.) < Page 1 Page 2 > |
