We will be hiking the Riverbend Trail Loop, around a good portion of Riverbend Park.  This is a fairly flat trail, easily graded with a combination of shell rock, grass, and asphalt.  The trail itself is a relatively easy 2.7 miles.  The trail goes by several historic sites, including the site of an old Seminole hammock, a pioneer's farmstead, and the Loxahatchee Battlefield, the site of a famous 1838 battle during the Seminole Wars.  There is no potable water on this trail, so bring plenty of water with you.  Also bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, bug repellent, snacks/lunch, and hiking clothes appropriate for the weather.

For more information and map, check out the park's website:  www.pbcgov.com/parks/riverbend

Please note that park volunteers do a guided tour of Loxahatchee Battlefield at 10:00 a.m.  It should be finished by the time we start our hike, but if you'd like, you can come earlier and participate in that tour, but please be on time for the start of our hike.

We will meet at 11:00 a.m. at the picnic tables under the chickee canopy by the Park Office.

DIRECTIONS:  From I-95 take exit 87 at Indiantown Road (706) and go west approximately 1.6 miles to the park entrance on the south side of the road.  The entrance sign is sometimes difficult to see from the road, so be alert.  Enter the park and head for the parking area by the Park Office and Kayak/Bicycle rental office.  Walk on over to the chickee canopy.  There is a concession trailer with very litte to offer in the way of food or refreshments, so bring all the water and food you will need with you from home.