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April 2024 by Jeffrey Lee
Can't wait to go back with four wheel drive and really enjoy and explore more
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February 2024 by Martin Derrera
Johns cemetery was cool
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January 2024 by Curtis
We recently hiked the Dunn’s Farm trail and part of the Pioneer trail. Trails were clearly marked along the way. Hats off to the forest rangers who maintain these trails, bridges and signage. I was surprised to see how well it was all maintained. Really enjoyed the trails and was surprised by the small waterfalls. Fun family outing with the dog. Very quiet, picturesque and peaceful. We’ll be back soon.Dog-friendliness: We brought our dog on the leash
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January 2024 by Garit Preble
Did not know that this state park stretched all the way north to Normandy Blvd. Looks like some very nice trails.Dog-friendliness: Plenty of space. Wide open trails
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January 2024 by Lisa Murtagh
Little foggy at Knights landing
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January 2024 by Diana E.
When we first started our trail I was very doubtful because you could see how flat the land is along the tree lines and not typically the type of area I like to hike in we almost turned around, one we got to where the trail turned into a loop that's when we started realizing we made the right decision. We followed the dunns fall trail and the shared dunns fall with the pioneer trail. Before we got to this trail we spent some time driving on the surrounding dirt roads looking for this short access parking look which we were closing but I would recommend going straight down Nolan road which will turn into a dirt road, if you can handle it, make a left and there will be Phillips branch crossing parking area and that would cut at least a half a mile off of your hike and honestly you would not be missing much. My health app tells me I did about 8,000 steps, the trail might have been three miles long but it also was not that taxing on my body. The trail was amazing, it's difficult to find interesting trails with such elevation and this one is kept up so nicely and is extremely beautiful. I usually would go just for the water feature but the star of this place is the trail its self because of how much it has to offer. It does get confusing out there so I recommend planning on where you're going to park and bring a little bag with some essentials just to make your tripMore comfortable, or you could stay the night at their reservable camp grounds and I thought it was really cool that even thought the camp ground are a long the trail, they're very secluded and you are able to drive up to it where I thought you would have to park and walk . The following link is to an online map of the forest. Good luck! ccmedia.fdacs.gov/conten…
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December 2023 by Charles Sevier
Fun place to observe nature.
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October 2023 by Semper Fi
This place is beautiful and has a lot of hiking trails! I went here to participate in a ham radio activity called Parks On The Air. I went to a remote part of the forest and set up my ham radio and made contacts. I love how quiet and beautiful it is there. The volunteers put in a lot of hours making the trails better, putting in benches and making the parking areas nicer! There is a very cheap day use fee of $2, but it's worth it!
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September 2023 by Connor O
Beautiful state park a short drive west of Jacksonville. Hiked a 5 mile section of the pioneer trail starting from Dunns farm. The trail ran through a few different biomes, making for a hike that always had something new and interesting to see! There was also elevation on the trail, which is a rare treat for most of Florida. Would highly recommend.I hiked in September and found a few ticks on my pants so I'd recommend bug spray that contains DEET and/or permethrin treatment for your clothes.
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August 2023 by Cindy Smith
I grew up on 10 acres bordering the forest and it's as beautiful as ever
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July 2023 by April Canfield
Fun and quiet. Sometimes it can be hard to find the bootleggers camp site but all in all it's not badPrice for entry: $18Ticket type: Just did a reservation online $18 a night for tents. You get a restroom but no power which is okay since you're in the forest??
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July 2023 by Georgina Davis
Restrooms: They we're party clean
Picnic area: Greatoutdoor view
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May 2023 by Marian Mendez
Beautiful walkers!! To share with the family, children love it
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April 2023 by Georgina Williams
Restrooms: They we're party cleanPicnic area: Greatoutdoor view
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March 2023 by Lisa Elkins
The trail are greatPicnic area: Tables provided
