HIKES & EVENTS
Hiking in Grassy Waters Preserve
Hiking/Walk
DATE: Apr 26, 2014
END DATE: Apr 26, 2014
Hike/Event Location: West Palm Beach FL
Trip Leader(s)
kayakguy
Portland, OR United States
Meeting Time: 11:00 AM
Max # People: 10
Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Hike Difficulty Level:
Easy to Moderate
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Summary
We will be hiking the Apoxee Trail and part of the Owahee Trail in the Grassy Waters Preserve. Serving as the freshwater supply for the city of West Palm Beach, Grassy Waters Preserve is a 23.5 square mile wetland that is also a remnant of the once great Everglades ecosystem. The hike is an easy to moderate 4.7 mie hike through restored wetlands hammock and pine flatwoods. The trails consist of sand, mud, and boardwalks. Some parts of the trail are prone to flooding.
Bring at least 1 liter of water, sunscreen, head cover, insect repellent and shoes that can get wet.
Expect to see wading birds, reptiles (alligators, turtles, etc), armadillo, deer, bobcat and other wetland dependent animals.
Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot
We will be meeting in the Apoxee Trail parking lot located at 3125 Jog Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33411
From I-95, exit at Okeechobee Blvd and drive west for 4.6miles to Jog Rd.Turn north and watch for the park entrance on the left just as the road starts to curve to the right.
From Florida's Turnpike, exit at Okeechobee Blvd and drive west for 0.9 miles to Jog Rd. Turn north and watch for park entrance on the left just as the road starts to curve to the right.
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