Seabranch Preserve SP /Galapagos Tortoises/ Hobe Sound Bike Ride

Instead of shopping on 'Black Friday Morning' join us at 10 AM November 29 2024. Meet at Seabranch Preserve State Park (1.5 miles south of Cove Road on Old Dixie Hwy/A-1-A. No fee.

Ride will cover 14 miles at 8-10 mph, mostly on sidewalk/bike path, with 3-4 miles on a residential road. In the residential area, please ride single-file leaving a gap between bikes in case a passing car needs to cut back in.

In the Rocky Point area we may see a large tortoise if it's out in its yard. See photos below of past encounters .

On to Twin Rivers Park where we will walk the boardwalk and usually see gopher tortoises. If you bring food (squash,cucumbers,pumpkin) to feed them keep your fingers away as they can nip your fingers. Also stop at Maggy's Hammock but not walking it. Then we'll ride back to Seabranch, where we started, for a picnic lunch. Bring a chair and your lunch( leave in the car), also water, sunscreen. Pit toilet available .

Hope you can make it. Ben at [email protected] or 561-425-3077.

How to get there:

1. From Jupiter: US I to Bridge Rd. Turn right on Bridge Rd. Go to the light before the train tracks, turn LEFT....go approximately 7 miles north....the road will curve to the right. You will see the VFW building on your right and the Seabranch Preserve State Park right in front of you.
2. From the traffic circle at Cove Rd and Old Dixie, drive south 1.5 miles. ( 1 and 1/2 miles )Immediately north of the Railroad crossing, turn east and park on the swale to your immediate left. This is designated parking as you can see by the concrete sleepers and the sign "SEABRANCH". There is no entry gate and no admission charge. It's adjacent to the VFW building. PS Pack and Paddle will be doing activities at J Dickinson SP in Hobe Sound over T-Giving. You may want to camp there and join in other activities.