This trail area is a great spot to enjoy some nature right outside the city. All the pictures in this review were taken on a single 2-3 hour hike one morning/afternoon but on the Owahee canal trail, not Apoxee. I live right behind this trail, walking distance from my apartment (a rarity in this part of WPB) so I care about it quite a bit. There are certainly plenty of improvements that could be made. If you're not walking the Owahee canal trails on the outskirts, and trying to walk the actual Apoxee trail, it's almost always too flooded by rainfall to make it very far. There has been word of more elevated boardwalks for the trail, but no progress has been visible for a while. Still a great place for a nature hike in WPB. read more

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Really nice LONG trail and worth the walk. Beautiful and well preserved. Not much wildlife when I went but tons of beautiful picture opportunities. We went to shoot some videos for fun of nature and we got a lot of really good pictures and videos. read more

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I was walking this trail for years. I so loved it. Peaceful nature. Solitude, hardly ever saw people. I would go many times a week. Now I cannot go anymore. After suffering a mild stroke at 76 I'm not yet able to go, especially alone as I always did. But still hopeful I might get back there. I've walked miles there, it's so peaceful and beautiful. read more

4.3 mile loop teeming with wildlife! Apoxee Wilderness Trail was a nice hike all around. I liked the old boardwalks over the water, the fact you could catch shade for about half of the trail, and I saw an owl. I couldn't have asked for a better experience for this trail. Keep in mind, even with the shade... it's going to get hot quickly unless you go early! Also, there are a few forks that seem a bit confusing about 75% of the way through, but they all loop back together eventually, even if they aren't well marked. I stayed to the right towards those parts and made it out just fine! There are a few portable toilets at the entrance and they were clean and stocked when I was there. Just bring water with you, keep your head on a swivel for any wildlife, and have fun! I would not recommend having ear buds in for this hike. There's a lot of wildlife and rustling in the bushes/water. I would advise to listening for what's going on around you for safety reasons. read more

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What I love about living in the SW area of Greater West Palm Beach is the abundance of parks and wilderness areas that you can enjoy. The Apoxee Trail is one of the "wilderness urban areas", which I find amazing: when visiting these areas (and big parks) you would think you are far away from civilization, when in fact you don't have to drive for hours to enjoy some open, green and wild places! I knew of this trail for many years because I used to drive by the entrance in my daily commutes to work, but only recently we finally visited it. This trail is "wild" from the very start: there is only a small street bringing you to the entrance and back to Jog Rd, and no parking lot - you will have to park on the side of the street, and depending on the time and the day, you may find it challenging to find a free spot. The park however is so big that it will rarely be crowded! At the entrance of the Apoxee Trail there is also a ¼ mile paved trail, which we checked out before continuing our walk into the park. This trail is very easy and all in the wood's shade. The trail runs on wetlands through boardwalks and natural surfaces in the woods: such surfaces are of course not even, so watch out for roots and stones when walking. It is an extremely peaceful walk where you'll make several stops for wildlife observation (bring your binoculars!), as well for letting through people on bikes. At the end of the Apoxee Trail you can either go back the same way, or continue your walk/ride on the outer loop (called Owahee Trail) before reconnecting with the second part of the Apoxee Trail. If you do this whole trail you will walk over 4 miles. Just so you know, the loop is all under the sun and has a stream on one side. We saw a huge alligator on the opposite side, which means... they could have been on our side too! We encountered a couple of families with kids running and playing very close to the stream, and I don't think that's a great idea... As for every other wilderness area, you will also need to pay extra attention to your surroundings during the alligator's mating season (we usually just avoid going to those areas in that period). The Trail is open every day from sunrise to sunset, but may be closed for flooding after heavy or constant rainfalls. There are portable toilets at the entrance but no access to water, so make sure you go in properly prepared. We will certainly go back to this trail other times! read more

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The trail is very scenic and quiet. I love the real Florida feel. I've ridden my bike along the exterior trail. It's a few miles in length with a lot of pretty views. There's also an assortment of wildlife if you take the time to look. Worth the visit! read more

This is my absolute favorite trail! Every time I go I see tons of alligators, birds, owls, snakes, hogs, and deer! I did have a run in with a alligator one time that was a little scary but I still love it and still go! Some times the trail does get really full with water that goes to maybe mid shin deep. Also, lots of horsefly's!!! read more

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I finally got to hike the trail thanks to a fellow Yelper contacting me to tell me the trail had reopened. I was able to hike the full Apoxee trail, 2.5 miles with one more mile back to the parking lot. I saw woodstorks, a snake, a roseate spoonbill, great blue heron, egret, limpkin, anhinga, and an alligator. I had a great time hiking my daughter. I absolutely loved this trail. read more

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This is a nice trail, but be forewarned there are trail riders too. It is a decent length with changing views throughout. There is some tree coverage, but I would still recommend a hat. Overall, it was quite beautiful, a little bit challenging, but super fun. read more

Apoxee Wilderness Trail - Hiking Near Me - West Palm Beach, Florida

Excellent, multiple trails so you can get some variety each time. We live close by and it's a favorite of ours to either hike or ride. Definitely requires a mountain bike as there are many tree branches and soft sand in certain areas. read more

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About a mile north of Okeechobee Boulevard, on Jog Road, an oasis of wildlife and wetlands awaits at Apoxee Trail (prounounced Ah-PO-EE). Part of the Grassy Waters Preserve, the Apoxee Trail is one of the shortest of all trails (there are a total of 6 trails), at 2.5 miles (one way). The Grassy Waters is responsible for supplying the water of West Palm Beach. Entrance is free, and for those who are handicapped, there is a short, paved ADA trail that branches off into boardwalks with hammocks. If you choose to take the dirt path, you will find a combination of mud, dirt and sand, and boardwalks, but beware, as muddy conditions can be expected and you will get your shoes muddy, unless you come in the winter. Lush palm hammocks, banyan trees, sawgrass, Australian pine and other shrubs surround this area, with wet prairies and swamp. Though wildlife sightings such as great horned owls, bobcats, deer and armadillos are to be expected, sadly, I saw none other than a snake, which was perhaps a foot long, and terrified my friend. I tried getting closer to it to photograph it, but it rattled its tail and left, seems it was more scared of us than we were of it. In addition to the Apoxee Trail, the Hog Hammock Trail, Eagle Trail, Cypress Boardwalk, Owahee Trail and SWA Trail also make up Grassy Waters. If you're an experienced hiker or have high energy levels, you can hike all 6 trails, but you would probably need all day to do so. The Owahee Trail alone is about 17 miles long, which takes most people 3-4 hours. I would love to come back and complete all 6 trails, but I am afraid my friend does not have the energy levels required to complete them. The good news is, the Owahee Trail can also be biked, so if you're not into walking, that is another option. It's flat, so it should not be a very difficult bike ride. All the trails, with the exception of the Cypress, Hog Hammock, Eagle and Apoxee are open from dusk to dawn, though I am not sure how much they enforce it. We were at the Apoxee Trail past 5 and there was no issue. Some people had just gotten started as we were leaving. Though I cannot say this about the other trails, I'd say the Apoxee should be included in those trails open from dusk till dawn. I wish I lived closer, I'd love to venture out and see each trail, it'd make for a great form of exercise on the weekends, and being among nature with clean air and away from the traffic, noise and stress of the city, who wouldn't want to? read more

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Love it! It's the easiest way to get lost from the hustle and bustle. It is boggy. The trail will flood over. The highest it has gotten for me was at knee length. Be sure to bring shoes you don't mind messing up. I've seen gators often there. They don't bother you as long as you don't bother them. I've recently seen an otter. That was cool. Be sure to go back the same route or check the map. The marker that says "end" is a bit misleading. You can go for miles and I love how isolated it is. read more

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Beautiful wilderness and not a difficult trail. The maps were not helpful at all and rather run down. I did not see another person out there at all. It was peaceful and I think I would have enjoyed more had I not had internal fear because I was totally solo on this hike. It was a good thing but a bit eerie. read more

Okay, so when you first pull into Apoxee, it's not much to look at. In fact, my girlfriend demanded we leave immediately ("Ugly trail! Get me outta here!") When she was tied up doing other things one weekend, I decided to come here and check things out for myself. I did the entire walking trail, which felt like a good 3.5 - 4 miles. It feels very vast and open, and the scenery changes up quite a bit. First you walk in an area that feels like it's supposed to be wetlands (as there are boardwalks and the occasional pond here and there), but it's mostly dried up. It's when you reach the actual Apoxee trail in the back that things take a turn for the beautiful. You're surrounded on both sides by water. One side looks a bit like a lazy river, and I found myself wondering if I could tube down it on more than one occasion. The main trail is also great for bicyclers of all skill levels and ages. If you want to take your family out for a big, adventurous bike ride through nature, I think this one is better suited to children and family outings in general compared to Dyer Park (my other favorite bicycle friendly nature walk). As big as this trail feels, it's pretty straightforward and difficult to get lost in. You just follow the path, and I think there's really only one fork that quickly merges. I recommend this place for those who like very long, non-repetitive walks through nature. It's also very quiet and there weren't a lot of people. UPDATE: I've been walking the entire perimeter of the park recently (the inner trails are flooded, so it's go big or go home right now), and I do have to add that in my last walk, I saw 5 alligators, 2 of which were enormous. They were sunning on the opposite side of a stream, but some may be uncomfortable going anywhere near that many alligators without a protective barrier. Again, this is only along the long 6+ mile perimeter, and you should be fine if you're bicycling, but it's something people should be aware of. read more

Nice spot for a hike or just getting out of hotel for some fresh air and exercise. Near just about everything easy access from okabochee Blvd. read more