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Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Event information

The walk begins and ends in Spring Park which includes a sulfur water spring. The walk includes charming residential areas with many views of the St. Johns River and continues through the historic downtown area. The area was settled around 1850. Green Cove became a prime tourist attraction, famous for the warm, therapeutic springs. The spring is one of approximately a dozen sulfur water springs in Florida and is still popular today as a tourist site and a public swimming facility. The water boils up from a large fissure, some twenty feet below the surface at the rate of approximately 3,000 gallons per minute. The water is crystal clear and when the sun strikes the water at midday, the sun projects prismatic hues. The 78-degree spring feeds the municipal pool and then flows down Spring Run into the St. Johns River

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

Driving to the start

From the north, take US17 from Orange Park, about 10 miles to Green Cove Springs. About 1 mile past Governor's Creek, turn left on Spring St. Go two blocks to Spring Park. From the south, take US17 North past State Rd. 16 about 3/4 of a mile to Spring St. Turn right and go two blocks to Spring Park. http://goo.gl/maps/VvbQh For GPS use the address of GCS City Hall, 321 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs, FL

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First Coast Trail Forgers Walking Club (AVA-0868)

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