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Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,273 Google reviews · Running trail in Boynton Beach, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Wetlands with walking, bike & canoe trails delivering gator, bird & other wildlife sightings.
What runners say about Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
“Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is a well-kept secret in Boynton Beach.”
“This refuge offers a beautiful wetland setting with walking and biking trails, canoe routes, and a large boardwalk that allows you to immerse yourself in the landscape.”
“If you enjoy nature, wildlife, and peaceful scenery, this refuge is absolutely worth visiting and one I would happily recommend.”
A lovely place to experience true Florida wildlife and very easy to access. Lots of wildlife and places to walk, hike, bike, birdwatch, fish and kayak. An informative visitor’s center manned by very nice volunteers who are informative and friendly. One of my favorites!
Such an interesting and atmospheric park! The entrance fee is $10 — if no one is at the gate, you can pay online. Many people come here to watch the sunset — and it’s totally worth it. I was lucky enough to spot three alligators during my walk!
We visited on a Saturday afternoon in late December 2024. There was parking when we arrived but there were way more people here than I expected. There is a booth out front and a fee to visit. If you have a National Park Pass it does work for this National Wildlife Refuge.
We are so blessed in Palm Beach County to have this amazing National Wildlife Refuge. It costs $10 to enter, or you can get a yearly pass for $25 per carload, which is well worth it if you are going to visit often.
Trail conditions & character
“This refuge offers a beautiful wetland setting with walking and biking trails, canoe routes, and a large boardwalk that allows you to immerse yourself in the landscape.”
“This refuge offers a beautiful wetland setting with walking and biking trails, canoe routes, and a large boardwalk that allows you to immerse yourself in the landscape.”
“If you enjoy nature, wildlife, and peaceful scenery, this refuge is absolutely worth visiting and one I would happily recommend.”
“There are bathrooms inside the visitor center and the desk has the National Wildlife Refuge Blue Goose Passport Cancellation Stamp for those who collect those.”
“Dogs are allowed in the wetland and walking areas, but to my understanding, they are not permitted on the boardwalk itself.”
“Overall, it is a pleasant a surprise to have such a treasure so accessible to the people in southwest Florida.”
“It was flat and wide enough you could easily have a wheel chair or stroller do the entire trail.”
Plan your run at Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitefws.gov
- Phone(561) 734-8303
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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