Jupiter's trails: the Riverwalk on the Intracoastal, 10 miles at Riverbend Park, the 9-mile Bluegill Trail and the 16.5-mile Jupiter-Indiantown Trail.

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Sources: the Town of Jupiter’s Riverwalk, Riverwalk map and points of interest, East Coast Greenway, hiking trails and natural areas and pedestrian and bicycling pages, and the town’s listings of county parks and trails.

Jupiter’s trails come in two kinds: a paved waterfront path through the middle of town, and long shell-rock and natural-surface trails that run west into the Loxahatchee River country. Distances below are the ones the town and county publish.

Who to call

  • Town parks and the Riverwalk: 561-741-2400
  • County parks (Riverbend): Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation, 561-966-6600
  • County natural areas: Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management, 561-233-2400

The trails at a glance

Trail Length Surface and use Trailhead and parking
Jupiter Riverwalk About 2.5 miles when complete 15-foot path for walkers and cyclists Free parking at Mangrove Bay, Jupiter Yacht Club, DuBois Pioneer Home and the Plaza Down Under
Riverbend Park Nearly 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, 7 miles equestrian, 5 miles paddling Shell rock; bike, canoe and kayak rentals 9060 Indiantown Road
Bluegill Trail 9 miles 10-foot shell-rock path for bikes and walkers, grass swale for horses Parking at Riverbend and Sandhill Crane Access Park
Historic Jupiter-Indiantown Trail 16.5 miles Multi-use: hiking, biking, horses Links Riverbend, Cypress Creek Natural Area and Hungryland
Jesup Trail 6 miles Multi-use Cypress Creek Natural Area, Jupiter Farms
Jupiter Ridge Natural Area 274 acres Boardwalk, hiking trails, observation platform 1800 S. U.S. Highway 1, west side of U.S. 1 north of Donald Ross Road
Limestone Creek Natural Area 52 acres Accessible nature trail, hiking trail, multipurpose canal trail, fishing pier, kayak launch 6570 Church St.; also lots off Island Way and Central Boulevard

The Riverwalk

The Jupiter Riverwalk runs along the eastern shore of the Intracoastal Waterway from Jupiter Ridge Natural Area north to the Jupiter Inlet. The town says that, when complete, it will be about 2.5 miles of 15-foot-wide path with lighting, observation areas, docks, fishing spots and public restrooms. Since 2011 it has been part of the East Coast Greenway, the trail system that runs from Maine to Key West.

Points along the way, from the town’s map, south to north:

  • Ocean Way paths connect the Atlantic beaches to the south end of the Riverwalk.
  • Jupiter Ridge Natural Area, coastal scrub with educational kiosks and free parking from sunrise to sunset.
  • Mangrove Bay and the Lagoon Bridge to the Jupiter Yacht Club marina, where the town says you may see manatees.
  • The Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk, 25 S. Coastal Way, under the Indiantown Road bridge, with free parking except during events.
  • Harbourside Place, the restaurant and shopping district, and Burt Reynolds Park with the Loxahatchee River Center.
  • Inlet Village and the Lighthouse Promenade, with the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse across the water.

The town says early mornings and evenings are the time to watch for manatees, stingrays, ospreys and the occasional bald eagle. More on the district: our Riverwalk and Harbourside Place guide.

Riverbend Park and the trails west

Riverbend Park, 9060 Indiantown Road, is a 680-acre Palm Beach County park on the federally designated Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River, with Seminole War history along the paths. The town’s park listing shows bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals there; the rental concession is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Dogs are not allowed at Riverbend.

From Riverbend, longer trails head west:

  • The Bluegill Trail, a 9-mile multi-use trail with a 10-foot shell-rock path, a chickee shade shelter, a fishing pier and a wetland overlook in the Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area.
  • The Historic Jupiter-Indiantown Trail, 16.5 miles, linking the 680-acre Riverbend Park, the 2,083-acre Cypress Creek Natural Area and the Hungryland area.
  • The Jesup Trail, a 6-mile multi-use trail from Cypress Creek Natural Area.

Shorter walks

  • Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area, at U.S. 1 and Beach Road: 120 acres of scrub, hammock and mangroves next to the lighthouse, with a boardwalk and observation platform, managed with the federal Bureau of Land Management.
  • Delaware Scrub Natural Area, on the north side of Indiantown Road by Jones Creek: an accessible nature trail to an observation platform and a 300-foot boardwalk across a cypress dome swamp.
  • Indian Creek Park and FIND Park have jogging trails; see our kids’ activities and dog-friendly guides.

Riding in town

The town publishes bicycle path maps and has added crosswalks with flashing lights at spots including Main Street in Abacoa, University Boulevard and South Loxahatchee Drive. Road work that affects bike routes is on our road construction and closures page.

What this means for you

  • For an easy paved walk with lunch at the end, take the Riverwalk to Harbourside.
  • For miles of quiet trail, start at Riverbend Park, and leave the dog at home.
  • Every park in town: parks and trails guide.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Jupiter Riverwalk?

When finished, the Riverwalk will be about 2.5 miles along the Intracoastal Waterway and the south side of the Jupiter Inlet, with a 15-foot-wide path for walkers and cyclists. It is part of the East Coast Greenway.

Where can I park for the Jupiter Riverwalk?

The town lists free parking at Mangrove Bay, the Jupiter Yacht Club, the DuBois Pioneer Home and the Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk, under the Indiantown Road bridge.

How many miles of trails are at Riverbend Park?

The town lists nearly 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, 7 miles of equestrian trails and 5 miles of canoe and kayak trails at Riverbend Park, 9060 Indiantown Road. Dogs are not allowed.

Can I rent a bike at Riverbend Park?

Yes. A concession rents bicycles, canoes and kayaks at Riverbend Park; the town’s park listing says it is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.