Florida · Hiking

White Loop (Jdsp)

7.5 mi
loop
11 ft
climb
27 ft
high point
Loop
route
Nov–Apr
best months

White Loop is a 7.5-mile hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Florida, managed by State Park and Recreation. The route is rated moderate, with an elevation gain of about 11 feet, so it's a low-rise walk rather than a climb. The trail starts at roughly 10 feet and reaches a high point of about 27 feet, with the low point at about 3 feet. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically winter and early spring. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 74°F with lows near 54°F, while summer brings highs near 90°F and more frequent wet days, peaking at about 17 in August. Bikes and horses are not allowed on this route. The closest trails are the Scrub Trail, about 1.2 miles away, and the Red Trail (Eagle View, JDSP), about 2.4 miles away. Blowing Rock Preserve, a climbing area, lies about 5 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit White Loop (Jdsp)

    Best months: November–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      74° / 54°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      76° / 55°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      79° / 58°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      83° / 62°

      8 wet

    5. May

      86° / 67°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 71°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 73°

      16 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 74°

      17 wet

    9. Sep

      88° / 72°

      16 wet

    10. Oct

      85° / 68°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      79° / 62°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      76° / 57°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Port Salerno 5w, FL, 9.1 mi away at 12 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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