Created throughout building of the Port of Palm Seashore and its accompanying inlet, Peanut Island is called after a peanut oil enterprise within the 1940’s that by no means took off.
The island has an intriguing historical past, being the placement for Detachment Lodge, a Chilly Conflict bunker constructed for the President of the USA.
Historic Coast Guard station close to the bunkerExcursions of the bunker aren’t presently out there, though Palm Seashore County has plans to reopen the historic website to the general public.
A preferred vacation spot for boaters, this park options seashores and snorkeling reefs teeming with tropical sea life.
Brick path across the islandA brick path circles the island, passing mangrove-lined boardwalks and picnic spots alongside the best way.
A primitive campground supplies choices for spending the night time a stone’s throw from the water.
Primitive campsiteAssets
Overview
Location: Riviera BeachLength: 1.2 milesTrailhead: 26.775611, -80.042972Address: Lake Price LagoonFees: Free, cost for water taxiRestrooms: Alongside the path, one on the west and one other on the east aspect of the islandLand supervisor: Palm Seashore CountyPhone: 561-845-4445
Open dawn to sundown. This park is barely accessible by boat. Leashed canines welcome.
One of the best place to launch a kayak is from Phil Foster Park to the north. Be conscious of heavy boat site visitors. Water taxis can be found for a charge, and so they accommodate in a single day tenting; examine the park web site for listings of those third-party companies.
Reservations have to be made upfront for tenting.
Instructions
Hike
Starting on the dock the place water taxis drop off passengers, flip proper to walk northward on a large, paver-lined pathway.
The path follows a delicate curve across the campground, winding previous tall coconut palms and beachside benches.
Close to the touchdown dockCabbage palms, sea grapes and gumbo limbo bushes start to frame the trail because it meanders in direction of the extra forested western aspect of the isle.
At 0.3 miles, a sturdy boardwalk stretches throughout a cove lined with mangroves, resulting in seaside lined in tender white sand.
Northwest seasideThe path continues southward, passing a ship dock and day use pavilions earlier than going beneath a concrete bridge the place a bench sits beneath fixed shade.
A platform stands close to a rocky shoreline at 0.8 miles, overlooking the busy Port of Palm Seashore.
Coated overlookRounding the south finish, a historic Coast Guard Station comes into view, a distinguished constructing throughout the fenced-off historic bunker advanced.
Previous the bunker, guests can stay on the brick path because it navigates round a small lagoon or take a boardwalk over to a miniature island with a thatched roof hut.
Massive chickeeReaching the opposite aspect of the lagoon, comply with the trail northward the place a group of breakwaters protects a stretch of seaside that’s usually attended by lifeguards.
From this sandy spot, the path takes yet another curve away from the water, weaving behind a couple of extra lined picnic tables earlier than returning to the principle dock after 1.2 miles.
Guarded seaside on the east aspectPath Map
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