Hike Princess Place Preserve

Come and see the oldest homestead in Flagler County located in this 1500 acre off-the-beaten path location. We will explore 5 miles of trails along the Pellicer Creek and through the saltwater marsh. The hunting lodge, with a wrap-around porch, overlooks the saltwater marsh and has several rocking chairs to enjoy the view. The lodge is available to tour on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm, but on a limited basis. We will also see the first in-ground artesian fed swimming pool in Florida. Princess Place Preserve offers camping sites, a canoe/kayak launch, 3 cabin rentals, equestrian trails, walking trails and plenty of room for families to enjoy the day. There will be an opportunity to enjoy a picnic lunch after the hike.

The terrain is flat and mostly hard packed dirt. One trail has a sidewalk and will lead us to a small observation area. Another trail has some muddy areas and we will need to walk close along the edge of the trail. Each of the trails has minimal tripping hazards. Young children are welcome as long as they are able and willing to walk the distance. For the safety and comfort of the group pets will not be able to join on this hike. Bring sunscreen, repellent, snack, and water. Restrooms are located close to the Ranger Office.

DIRECTIONS AND MEETING LOCATION: The preserve is located at 2500 Princess Place Road, Palm Coast. From Jacksonville take 95 south to exit 298. Take a right, then travel 1.5 miles until you enter a traffic circle and follow to Old Kings Road. Pass a Pellicer Creek sign and continue for another 1.5 miles until you see the sign for Princess Place Preserve on the left. Continue down the dirt road (bypassing the equestrian trail parking lot on the left). Continue straight, pass through a metal gate, over a wooden bridge and follow signs for the Ranger Office. We will meet in the parking area. There’s a large grassy area between the parking lot and Ranger Office that’s located at the hunting lodge.

NOTE: You are required to sign a Participants Agreement to participate in our outings. To saved time the day of the trip, please sign the agreement online at https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000XEAMPIA5
A paper copy will also be available at your outing.

Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement between participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. We want to support everyone in exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don’t want to deny participation in these outdoor programs and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. We request that all participants cooperate with the outing leader's direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.