Paddle "Wild & Scenic" Loxahatchee River

The Loxahatchee River is our own "land of enchantment". Designated a "Wild & Scenic River on May 17, 1985, it winds northward from Riverbend Park in Jupiter, to Jonathan Dickinson State Park in southern Hobe Sound.

We will do a Paddle of the Lower Loxahatchee River from Riverbend Park downstream past the Lainhart Dam and then to the fallen tree or Masten Dam. We will then do the return upstream to where we started.

Paddle may be changed to the Upper Loxahatchee if the group deems that the water levels are very high which in turn creates dealing with a very strong current on the return. Paddle is not a beginner paddle when water levels are high and current is swift to paddle against. All paddles are dependent on weather.

Meet at Riverbend Park’s canoe launch at 9:30 am to be ready to launch at 10:00 am.

Bring water, snacks and/or lunch.

If you don't have your own kayak, you can rent onsite and kayakers with their own equipment will connect with you at the rental site, which is different from the put-in for kayakers with their own boats. (Let us know you’re coming!)

If renting, you must reserve with Jupiter Outdoor Center,*** https://www.jupiteroutdoorcenter.com.

Contact trip leader, Rachel, with any questions in the either in the Comments Section below or can text/call at 561-358-9568.

Please read entire description of event before you RSVP. By signing up for this trip you acknowledge that you are fully responsible for your own safety and hold Palm Beach Pack and Paddle harmless for any injuries or damage to your equipment. Also note that properly fitted and properly worn PFD’s are required to participate in this paddle.

Riverbend Park is at 9060 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Bathrooms are available at the launches and at Masten Dam.

How to get there: from I-95, go west on Indiantown Road a short distance. Look for the brown park sign in the median. Enter Riverbend Park on the south side of road (left). Proceed to canoe launch area, or, if renting, rental area which is near the first parking lot.