Rosemary Scrub Pure Space protects 14 acres of uncommon habitat hidden between residential neighborhoods and Interstate 95.
It’s an remoted island of scrub as soon as a part of an expansive forest paralleling the coast for miles atop a collection of historical dunes.
A well-maintained concrete sidewalk explores the southern half of the property on a 0.2 mile spherical journey. It connects to a further sandy loop close to the midway level.
Situated lower than a mile away, Hypoluxo Scrub and Excessive Ridge Scrub Pure Areas additionally current points of this beforehand contiguous ecosystem.
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Overview
Location: Boynton BeachLength: 0.4 milesTrailhead: 26.557694, -80.067444Address: 2901 N Seacrest Blvd, Boynton BeachFees: FreeRestrooms: NoneLand supervisor: Palm Seashore CountyPhone: 561-233-2400
Open dawn to sundown. No pets allowed.
Instructions
Hike
Starting on the trailhead, cross by a spring-loaded gate, and head down the sidewalk because it leaves a small cover of tree cowl whereas getting into the open scrub neighborhood.
Clustered hog plums, palmettos, and scrub oaks emerge from a forest flooring of stark white sand.
Entrance gateIn 100 toes, flip proper at a fork within the path to start a counterclockwise circuit alongside the loop.
Crimson bay and cabbage palms stand tall alongside sand dwell oaks strung with tangles of smilax and parasitic love vine.
Oak coated in love vineReaching a junction of trails at a tenth of a mile, proceed straight, following posts marked with yellow circles because the floor transitions from concrete to unfastened sugar sand.
Tufts of wiregrass and sand spikemoss dot the dry soils because the path traces alongside a stand of sand pines.
Loop path junctionEnergy traces and rooftops spring up on the horizon whereas venturing throughout the northern finish of the protect, contrasting with the wild desert-like landscapes alongside the path.
Returning to the concrete path on the finish of the Yellow Path, flip proper to discover the southern half.
Sandy pathwayThe path delves into fringes of the sand pine stand, the place palifox, paw paws and Florida rosemary emerge from a carpet of dried pine needles.
Taking a pointy flip to the east, the walkway follows a delicate curve again into the sun-drenched open scrub earlier than ending the second loop a brief distance from the trailhead.
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