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There is a multi-agency effort underway in Palm Beach and Martin Counties to interconnect parks, greenway's, and natural areas to create an Ocean-to-Lake (OTL) trail. This effort is being led by Palm Beach County Environmental Resource Management (ERM); and is called the Jaega Wildways formerly NENA.
Entrance: 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, Florida 33478
680 Acres
Take a step back in time and enjoy walking, bicycling, riding, or canoeing through beautiful and historic Riverbend Park. From the ancient Indian middens, through the Seminole War Battles, to present day restoration, see Florida as the first settlers did. Nearly 10 miles of hiking/biking trails, 7 miles of equestrian trails and 5 miles of canoeing/kayaking trails allow for hours of enjoyment. Stroll along the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River, visit the Cracker Farmstead, and picnic in the shade under a Seminole chickee.
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Entrance:16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, Florida 33455
11,500 Acres This park offers many activities, and opportunities for outdoor adventure! Hike, bike, horseback, canoe, kayak, river tours, nature center, camping, bird watching, and more. For off-road cyclists, there are miles of easy, paved trails; intermediate double-track trails through the woods; and advanced single-track sandy trails through coastal dunes and scrub pines. The advanced mountain bike trails are known as the Camp Murphy trails. There are more than 8 miles of single-track trails at various elevations. This is one of the best biking workouts in the area, and you'll have a blast while your getting in shape!
This regional trail project, which includes the section of the trail that passes through the County’s Cypress Creek Natural Area, has been developed in the alignment of Old Indiantown Road, which once served as the major route of commerce between Jupiter and Indiantown.
Phase 1 included two trail-heads, a parking lot and some trail-side amenities. When complete, the Historic Jupiter-Indiantown Road will run the 18+ miles between Riverbend Park in Jupiter and Timer Powers Park in Indiantown (Martin County). It will become a centerpiece of historic/archaeological tourism because of many historic resources along this trail.
The Bluegill Trail officially opened on March 19, 2011. It is the first Jaega Wildways trail that links several natural areas to Riverbend Park. The trail head is located at the rear (south) entrance to Riverbend Park. There is multi-use bridge that has been installed over the C-18 canal for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. The first section of the trail is 5.3 miles long and runs from Riverbend Park in Jupiter, to Sandhill Crane Access Park in Palm Beach Gardens (PGA Blvd).
The Italian Farms trail and the Ocean-to-Lake trail are both accessible from Riverbend Park. Park your vehicle in the main parking lot of Riverbend Park and head over to the boardwalk entrance (located behind the Canoe Outfitter trailer). From the main trail head East towards the Ocean-to-Lake "critter crossing" which is a trail that runs underneath Indiantown Road. You will see a kiosk with maps and information for accessing these trails.
Riverbend Park
WebsiteEntrance: 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, Florida 33478
680 Acres
Take a step back in time and enjoy walking, bicycling, riding, or canoeing through beautiful and historic Riverbend Park. From the ancient Indian middens, through the Seminole War Battles, to present day restoration, see Florida as the first settlers did. Nearly 10 miles of hiking/biking trails, 7 miles of equestrian trails and 5 miles of canoeing/kayaking trails allow for hours of enjoyment. Stroll along the Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River, visit the Cracker Farmstead, and picnic in the shade under a Seminole chickee.
- Riverbend Park Map (pdf)
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
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Entrance:16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, Florida 33455
11,500 Acres This park offers many activities, and opportunities for outdoor adventure! Hike, bike, horseback, canoe, kayak, river tours, nature center, camping, bird watching, and more. For off-road cyclists, there are miles of easy, paved trails; intermediate double-track trails through the woods; and advanced single-track sandy trails through coastal dunes and scrub pines. The advanced mountain bike trails are known as the Camp Murphy trails. There are more than 8 miles of single-track trails at various elevations. This is one of the best biking workouts in the area, and you'll have a blast while your getting in shape!
Historic Jupiter-Indiantown Road
This regional trail project, which includes the section of the trail that passes through the County’s Cypress Creek Natural Area, has been developed in the alignment of Old Indiantown Road, which once served as the major route of commerce between Jupiter and Indiantown.
Phase 1 included two trail-heads, a parking lot and some trail-side amenities. When complete, the Historic Jupiter-Indiantown Road will run the 18+ miles between Riverbend Park in Jupiter and Timer Powers Park in Indiantown (Martin County). It will become a centerpiece of historic/archaeological tourism because of many historic resources along this trail.
Bluegill Trail
The Bluegill Trail officially opened on March 19, 2011. It is the first Jaega Wildways trail that links several natural areas to Riverbend Park. The trail head is located at the rear (south) entrance to Riverbend Park. There is multi-use bridge that has been installed over the C-18 canal for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. The first section of the trail is 5.3 miles long and runs from Riverbend Park in Jupiter, to Sandhill Crane Access Park in Palm Beach Gardens (PGA Blvd).
Italian Farms Trail / Masten Dam
The Italian Farms trail and the Ocean-to-Lake trail are both accessible from Riverbend Park. Park your vehicle in the main parking lot of Riverbend Park and head over to the boardwalk entrance (located behind the Canoe Outfitter trailer). From the main trail head East towards the Ocean-to-Lake "critter crossing" which is a trail that runs underneath Indiantown Road. You will see a kiosk with maps and information for accessing these trails.