HIKES & EVENTS
Riverbend Trail Hike
Hiking/Walk
DATE: Dec 13, 2014
END DATE: Dec 13, 2014
Hike/Event Location: Jupiter FL
Trip Leader(s)
JPHiker
Lake Worth Beach, FL United States
Meeting Time: 11:00 AM
Max # People: 15
Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Hike Difficulty Level:
Easy
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Summary
We will be hiking the Riverbend Trail Loop, around a good portion of Riverbend Park. This is a fairly flat trail, easily graded with a combination of shell rock, grass, and asphalt. The trail itself is a relatively easy 2.7 miles. The trail goes by several historic sites, including the site of an old Seminole hammock, a pioneer's farmstead, and the Loxahatchee Battlefield, the site of a famous 1838 battle during the Seminole Wars. There is no potable water on this trail, so bring plenty of water with you. Also bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, bug repellent, snacks/lunch, and hiking clothes appropriate for the weather.
For more information and map, check out the park's website: www.pbcgov.com/parks/riverbend
Please note that park volunteers do a guided tour of Loxahatchee Battlefield at 10:00 a.m. It should be finished by the time we start our hike, but if you'd like, you can come earlier and participate in that tour, but please be on time for the start of our hike.
Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot
We will meet at 11:00 a.m. at the picnic tables under the chickee canopy by the Park Office.
DIRECTIONS: From I-95 take exit 87 at Indiantown Road (706) and go west approximately 1.6 miles to the park entrance on the south side of the road. The entrance sign is sometimes difficult to see from the road, so be alert. Enter the park and head for the parking area by the Park Office and Kayak/Bicycle rental office. Walk on over to the chickee canopy. There is a concession trailer with very litte to offer in the way of food or refreshments, so bring all the water and food you will need with you from home.
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- Approved By: JPHiker
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- Comment: Hi Carlos, Trip sounds great, hope all is well with you Matthew
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- Comment: Thank you for organizing this hike. I look forward to it. Rene
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- Driving My Own Car
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- Comment: Thanks, Carlos, for organizing this trip. I'm leaving Oakland Park early morning to bird Green Cay before meeting others at Riverbend.