The Scenic Loxahatchee River - Riverbend Park Launch - Jupiter, FL
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crackergals
N 26° 55.972 W 080° 10.510
17R E 581886 N 2979266
Riverbend Park Launch located on the Scenic Loxahatchee River in Jupiter, FL.
Waymark Code: WM64YF
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2009
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The Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River was the first federally designated Wild and Scenic River in the state of Florida. This river travels through large fresh water cypress strand and meanders through hammocks and eventually meets estuarine mangroves. Most of the Northwest Fork lies within Jonathon Dickenson State Park and has been maintained as a natural area.
The Northwest Fork eventually meets the estuarine waters from the Atlantic Ocean through the Jupiter Inlet. This fork is only one of three prongs that make up the Loxahatchee Estuary. Together the River and the Estuary support many species of fish, birds and mammals including Snook, Osprey and Manatees.
Number of WILD miles: 1.3 miles
SCENIC: yes
Number of SCENIC miles: 5.8 miles
Number of RECREATIONAL miles: 0.5 miles
River Link: [Web Link]
Support documentation: [Web Link]
WILD: Not Listed
RECREATIONAL: Not Listed
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