Blowing Rocks Preserve
“Geysers,” caves, and rocks—this is Florida? You bet, at Blowing Rocks Preserve near Jupiter.A tangled bower of sea grapes shades the sandy interpretive trail that leads away from the ticket kiosk and towards the sea. Volunteers have fought the invasion of non-native species such as Australian pine and Brazilian pepper, replanting these dunes with native plants grown in an on-site nursery. Pause to examine the odd peeling bark of a towering gumbo limbo tree, its reddish-brown exterior reminiscent of a tourist with a bad sunburn. Sea grapes form a long green tunnel, surprising visitors with their ivory blooms in summer and edible grapes that turn to red in autumn. There are a few places where you can peer out from the shade of the sea grapes and look out over the dramatic coastline.
Guidebooks
50 Hikes in South Florida
Hiker's Guide to the Sunshine State
South Florida: An Explorer's Guide
Locator
Directions & LocationFrom I-95 or the Florida Turnpike, exit at Jupiter (Indiantown Rd). Follow Indiantown Rd. east to US 1. Turn north on US 1 to Jupiter Inlet. After crossing the bridge, turn right on South Beach Road (CR707). Two miles later, watch for the Blowing Rocks Preserve sign on the right. The parking lot is ½ mile further ahead on the right.
Overview
OverviewLocation: Jupiter Island
Length: 2.5 miles in two loops
Lat-Long: 26.978967, -80.084017
Type: loops
Fees / Permits: per-person entrance fee
Good for: birding, children, geology
Difficulty: 2 of 5
Bug factor: 2 of 5
Restroom: Yes, at the nature center
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Blowing Rocks Preserve is open 9 AM to 4:30 PM daily, except major holidays. Admission is $2 per person ($1 for Nature Conservancy members), free for children 12 and under. Guided nature walks are offered Sundays at 11 AM.
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