Sierra Club Northeast Florida Group

Come explore Pellicer Creek, a designated State Canoe Trail which is noted for its scenic and pristine condition. Faver-Dykes S.P. is well-known for its very natural condition while the park borders Pellicer Creek as it winds its way along the southern boundary of the park. The creek contains saltwater and freshwater fish species such as spotted sea trout, common snook, large-mouth bass and bream. The park is also a popular site for birding with more than one-hundred species of birds seen during spring and fall migrations. Pellicer Creek was named for settler Francisco Pellicer who received a land grant from the King of Spain and then built his homestead on the banks of the creek around 1800. Pellicer Creek, an aquatic preserve, is the main body of water in the 6,045 acre Faver-Dykes State Park.

We will paddle at a moderate pace from the second launch site in Faver Dykes S.P. (1000 Faver-Dykes Road). Total time: about 2.5 – 3 hours. Be at the launch site by 9:30 a.m. to sign waiver and for a brief discussion about the paddle trip and the importance of safety and the Sierra Club and its mission. Be in the water by 10:00. Restrooms are available at the launch site which is a hard surface with easy access, parking and put-in. It is usually calm water with minimal tidal effect. A small fee box ($5) is requested or a Florida State Park Pass number and is on the honor system and is requested by the State for entry to the park.

For those interested, we will stop for lunch following the paddle (restaurant tbd)

Directions:

From the intersection of RT 206 and RT 1 in St. Augustine proceed south on RT 1 - 6.9 miles to Faver Dykes Rd. St. Augustine (note the Amoco Station and fruit stores). Take the left onto Faver Dykes Rd. and drive 3.1 miles to the launch at 1000 Faver Dykes Road. (Hint - When you reach the brown Ranger Station and Boat Ramp sign on Faver Dykes Rd, take a right. A few hundred yards further will be the launch site and area for parking.

If coming on I-95, get off at Exit 298, US 1 and go north on US1. Then in 0.3 miles, turn right on Faver Dykes Road and drive 3.1 miles to the ranger station and boat ramp sign and turn right and continue until you come to the boat ramp and parking area.

PFD’s (life preservers) are required and MUST be worn by all participants as well as having a whistle or other sound device. A hat, water, bug spray and sunscreen are recommended. Participants must know how to swim.

Not a Sierra Club event, but we're teaming with Groundwork Jacksonville for cleanup along the S-Line Trail downtown.

Please help do a trash cleanup along the beautiful S-Line Trail in downtown Jacksonville.

We will clean the 1/2 mile section from Moncrief Rd to Boulevard St.

I will provide trash grabbers and bags. Please bring water and gloves.

You will be required to sign a City of Jacksonville liability waiver.

Groundwork Jacksonville is the city’s primary nonprofit organization specifically created to clean and redevelop Jacksonville's Emerald Trail and convert contaminated land into parks, playgrounds, trails, and other public green space.

DIRECTIONS: Meet and park at the former Christ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church location, 2429 N Davis St, Jacksonville, FL 32209, Jacksonville, FL 32209.

Take I-95 north through Jax. Exit at 8th Street (Exit 353D). Turn right on 8th St, then an immediate left on N. Davis St. Drive about 1/4 mile. The parking lot is on the right immediately after you cross the S-Line trail.