Florida Trail Association - Loxahatchee Chapter
Regular Chapter Led Hikes
Our chapter sponsors several reccuring walks each month. The time sometimes varies depending upon the season so consult our Meet-up site for up-to-date time and details. These are open to the public.
Walk in John Prince Park
- Recurring walk held on 1st Saturday of each month
- Enter the park from S Congress Avenue (.9 miles south of Lake Worth Rd.) Take Prince Drive to Center Dr and park in the lot S of Prince Drive (.25 miles in from S Congress)
- Walk begins promptly at 7:30. Arrive a few minutes early for sign-in
- 2 to 4 miles (leisure to moderate pace, you choose)
- All on asphalt paved multi purpose walkway
- No fee
- Optional breakfast after walk at TooJays in Lake Worth, 419 Lake Ave
- Restroom at parking lot opens after 8:00 am
Hike at Jonathan Dickinson State Park
- Recurring hike held the 1st Sunday after the 1st Saturday of each month
- Meet at the entrance gate on US1 (3.7 miles north of intersection of US1 and A1A)
- Park opens at 8:00 am. Hike leader will direct parking
- Bring water. (Recommend 2 liters)
- Varies 7 to 12 miles. Several loops are available. Leader will decide the day of the hike. Moderate
- Conditions vary depending on route selected and wetness. Most of the trails are in the open with some loose sand and some water. Short sections of ankle deep water are likely
- There is an entrance fee to the park ($4.00/car for one person - $6.00/car for 2 or more)
- Dune Dog restaurant after the hike is optional. Located at 775 Alt A1A in Jupiter.
- Restroom at the concession area at the river. Some hikes start there but not all.
Walk in Okeeheelee Park/Riverbend Park
- Recurring walk on 3rd Saturday (alternates between Okeeheelee Park and Riverbend Park)
- Check details on Meetup for starting location.
- Many are on asphalt or crushed walk multi-purpose walkway
- No Fee
- Optional breakfast after walk