Ravine Gardens State Park + Palatka Lunch

The Itinerary

Let's visit Ravine Gardens State Park to get some post-Thanksgiving fresh air and exercise. First, we'll have a leisurely 1.5 - 2 hour hike.

Bring athletic footwear or hiking shoes, and an extra layer if it's cold!

Afterwards, we'll regroup for an optional lunch at one of the following restaurants in Palatka:

1. Angel's Dining Car - 209 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177
   Travel: 6 minutes from Ravine Gardens
   Menu: Burgers, sandwiches, sides - outdoor seating
2. Corky Bell's Seafood - 185 US-17, East Palatka, FL - 32131
   Travel: 8 minutes from Ravine Gardens
   Menu: Seafood, steak, salads, sides - indoor/outdoor seating

~~ Weather Advisory~~
Persistent rain, high winds, or unseasonably cold temperatures will cancel this event. Please keep tabs on the weather.

The Nickel Tour

Ravine Gardens is one of Florida's most serene and picturesque state parks, particularly when its 18 species of azaleas are in bloom. It's one of nine New Deal era Florida State parks - with some of the landscaping and design as old as 1933 - when the Works Progress Administration transformed the glacial-forged ravines into an impressive garden.

Visitors can walk on or off a 1.8 mile paved road, in addition to miles of packed dirt paths winding up and down rolling terrain.

Ravine Gardens Trail Map - Tap Here

The Skinny

1. Location - 1600 Twigg St. Palatka FL 32177
2. Driving Time - About 1 hour 10 minutes from Downtown Jax
3. Parking Fee - $5 cash fee upon entry
4. Bathrooms - Inside visitor center, some outdoor toilets
5. Shoes - Bring hiking shoes or athletic footwear, the terrain can be uneven and muddy in some locations.
6. Bottled Water & First Aid - Will be available during the hike.

The Notes

• Only RSVP if you plan to attend. We'll wait a few minutes for latecomers, but no-message/no-shows WILL NOT be appreciated.