The Bluegill Trail is a multi-use 10-foot wide shell rock path for bicycle, pedestrian and equestrian access through the Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area. It offers multi-user access to four conservation lands and visitor facilities: the Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area, Riverbend Park, Sandhill Crane Access Park, and Grassy Waters Preserve. The trail presents excellent views into the major marshes comprising the Loxahatchee Slough. Watch for the many wading birds that visit the slough, such as Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Wood Storks and Roseate Spoonbills. You may also see an Alligator or two. Amenities include a chickee shade shelter, four informational kiosks and native trees for habitat and shade.
This trail is managed by the Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management Department. The Bluegill Trail is for use by hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. No motorized vehicles are allowed. With a little bit of planning, and two vehicles, you can start at either Riverbend Park to the north, or Sandhill Crane Access Park to the south, and make a one-way trip of about eight miles to find all the caches in this series. Otherwise, double your mileage to about sixteen miles.
