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Jonathan Dickinson State Park Dog Walk, Hobe Sound, Florida

Jonathan Dickinson State Park Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendlyRiversideFlat and easy

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Florida's most diverse state park on the Loxahatchee River — Jonathan Dickinson's 11,500 acres of wild Florida scrub, pinelands and river mangrove allow dogs on leash on all trails. Manatees in the river, bald eagles overhead and the wild Florida landscape unchanged.

For your dog

Off leadLeash required throughout Florida State Parks
WaterLoxahatchee River — no direct dog access (manatees and gators)
WildlifeAlligators in all water bodies — keep dogs away from river edges
MudSandy scrub trails — firm year-round
SuitsAll breeds with reliable recall near water
Best timeNov–Apr

Along the way

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Loxahatchee River ViewsThe only federally designated Wild and Scenic River in Florida — river otters, osprey, manatees and alligators share the tea-coloured water.

The route

Distance2.6 km
Off leadNo
Walking≈ 37 min
Climb↑ 25 m
RouteOut and back

A 2.6 km out-and-back dog walk from Hobe Sound, with 25 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 25 m in total

Before you go

StartStart, Hobe SoundOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingJonathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound FL 33455. Day use fee.
By train or busPalm Tran bus 44
UnderfootSome accessible trails
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