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Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area Kayak Launch
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 Google reviews · Running trail in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area Kayak Launch'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 preserve with immense biodiversity, offering hiking trails & boating on 12,000 acres.
What runners say about Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area Kayak Launch
“beautiful, peaceful sunsets.”
These are some factors I considered in this park. A good parking area cars and an open area for horse or boat trailers. Restrooms, picnic tables, horse hitch posts, and access to the main leg of the C-18 CanaThere are designated hiking and equestrian trails in the natural area as well two multiuser (hiking, biking,…
Great place to walk, bird watch, fish, boat, learn, kayak, bike, think, breathe, or any of your get in touch with real Florida and spirit building soul quenching needs. Absolutely breathtaking.
As the name states, this is the kayak launch for the Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area. It is located along the western edge of Canal C-18, adjacent to the Bluegill Trail and the Karen T Marcus Sandhill Crane Access Park. The main entrance is accessible from the Bee Line Highway to the northwest.
Back to Natural Areas List Equestrian trails have re-opened EXCEPT for Ranch Trail, east of Central Trail Loxahatchee Slough North and south of PGA Boulevard, approximately 2.
Trail conditions & character
“Fishing pier, boat/kayak/canoe launch, observation tower, restrooms, and parking at Sandhill Crane Access ParkBluegill Trail(multiuse) 5.”
“Fishing pier, boat/kayak/canoe launch, observation tower, restrooms, and parking at Sandhill Crane Access ParkBluegill Trail(multiuse) 5.”
Plan your run at Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area Kayak Launch
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
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- Phone+1 561-233-2400
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