Riverbend Park
The River Trail
Jupiter
9060 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL 33478
- Miles of hiking trails
- Loxahatchee River
- Paddling launch
- Historic battlefield
- Shade
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Walking
Walk the river trail from the trailhead out to the Loxahatchee and back.
2.5 miles out and back · about 75 min · Wide packed trail, flat, partly shaded. Longest walk in the region.
Adventure
Photograph a cypress tree standing in the river.
1 mile to the river · about 20 min · Riverside sections of the trail.
Live More
Stand at the river edge and think about what happened on this ground in 1838.
At the river · about 10 min · Shaded bank; markers nearby.
Movement
Add a second trail loop for a total of four miles or more.
4+ miles · about 110 min · Long, exposed in places — carry water.
Together
Walk the river section together and each choose one spot you would come back to.
1.5 miles · about 45 min · Wide trail, easy to walk side by side.
Bonus · optional
Bonus: photograph a wading bird here — one of your three for the signature quest.
On the trail · about 20 min · The canals and river edges are best.
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Discover this park
This is a battlefield as well as a park: the 1838 Battle of Loxahatchee was fought here. Today the cypress-lined river and the long trail network make it the biggest walk in the region.
SourceBefore you hop
Know the park before you arrive
Check the park map, find key amenities and plan your adventure.
Plan your hop
Know the park before you arrive
Check the park map, find key amenities and plan your adventure.
- Parking
- Use the marked event parking area; horse trailers must use the designated equestrian trailer parking.
- Best entrance
- Enter at 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter.
- Walking trails / paths
- River Loop, Reese Trail, Grove Trail and River Bend Trail, linking Big, Dark and Indian hammocks.
- Picnic areas / shelters
- Picnic Island, Orange Grove and Big Hammock picnic areas.
- Lake / waterfront
- Canoe and kayak launch on the Loxahatchee River plus South Pond, West Lake, Cow Pen Lake and freshwater fishing.
- Nature areas
- Historic Seminole village site, ancient middens, Seminole War battle sites, farmstead and cypress marsh.
- Fitness / sports areas
- Equestrian trails and open riding areas across 645 acres.
- Accessibility
- An official accessibility (ADA) combined park map is published for this park.
- Hours
- Sunrise to sunset daily — check the county page before you go
- Fees
- Free
Verified amenities
- Miles of hiking and multi-use trails
- Loxahatchee River access
- Canoe and kayak launch
- Historic battlefield site
- Restrooms
- Parking
Park tip: All horse trailers and towing vehicles must park in the designated equestrian area.
Official park sourceBefore you go
- Hours
- Sunrise to sunset daily — check the county page before you go
- Entry
- Free
- Getting there
- On W Indiantown Rd west of the Turnpike in Jupiter, with a large lot at the trailhead.
Trails are long and partly unshaded, and some sections flood in the wet season. Carry water.
What's here
- Miles of hiking and multi-use trails
- Loxahatchee River access
- Canoe and kayak launch
- Historic battlefield site
- Restrooms
- Parking
Park rules to know
- Stay on marked trails and out of the canals.
- Share the trails — hikers, cyclists and horses all use them.
- No swimming in the river.
- Do not disturb the historic battlefield markers.
Park rules and safety instructions always take priority over an LMGT quest, challenge, XP, badge, stamp or reward.
About this park
Nearly 700 acres on the Loxahatchee River with miles of hiking trails, paddling routes and the ground of the Seminole War battle of Loxahatchee.
Before you go
Park names, locations, amenities and other public information are provided for informational and navigational purposes. Park information may change. Verify current hours, closures, fees and rules with the applicable park authority before visiting.
Check current weather and park conditions before starting. South Florida weather changes quickly — no stamp, XP or badge is worth continuing in unsafe conditions.
You decide what is safe for you and your group. Follow posted park rules, closures and staff instructions. Children stay with a responsible adult. Never enter closed or restricted areas to finish a quest.