Florida National Scenic Trail
Take a walk, a long walk, as in trip throughout Florida - from top to bottom. Over 30 miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail (part of the National Scenic Trail System) go through The Palm Beaches and best way to access it is via the Northeast Everglades Natural Area (NENA). Not only does NENA connect hikers (and in some cases, cyclers) from the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Okeechobee, it showcases many of The Palm Beaches finest parks and natural areas.
Where to Start?
If you’re hiking from the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Okeechobee, The Palm Beaches’ segment of the Florida National Scenic Trail starts at Riverbend Park and ends at the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail. In between you’ll hiking through various natural areas and preserves.
Riverbend Park (Starting Point)
9060 Indiantown Road
Jupiter, FL 33478
561.966.6617
Biking: Yes
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. Look for a good variety of small animals, reptiles, and birds.
Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area
Along C-18 Canal
Near intersection of PGA Boulevard (Florida State Road 786) and Bee Line Highway (Florida State Road 710)
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
561.233.2400
Biking: No
This is largest and most diverse of The Palm Beaches’ officially designated natural areas. The Slough is the historic headwaters of the nationally designated Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River. Look for Sherman’s fox squirrels and blue herons.
Hungryland Slough Natural Area
Located along Bee Line Highway (Florida State Road 710)
Located on south side of road, after North County General Aviation Airport
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33412
561.233.2400
Biking: No
Hike through wet prairie, wet pine flatwood, prairie hammock, cypress dome swamp, mesic flatwood, depression marsh, hydric hammock and strand swamp. Look for American alligators and tricolored herons.
J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area
11835 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33412
561.624.6989
Biking: Yes
Corbett is an extensive management area that features not only hiking trails, but camping, hunting, fishing, and a great variety of ecosystems. Look for feral hogs and turkeys.
DuPuis Management Area
23500 SW Kanner Highway
Canal Point, FL 33438
561.924.5310
Biking: Yes
Miles of hiking trails through wet prairies, cypress domes, pine flatwoods, and remnant Florida Everglades marsh. Look for a great variety birds, deer, and reptiles.
LOST - Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail / Canal Point Access (Ending Point)
12860 U.S. Highway 441
Canal Point, FL 33438
561.924.2728
Biking: Yes
LOST is 110-mile trail encircling Lake Okeechobee all on top of the 35-foot high Herbert Hoover Dike. More than half of the trail is paved and the remainder consists of a two-track gravel roadway. Look for a fine variety of birds and small animals.
