Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge - Hillsboro Area
Ninemile Bend, Florida, United States
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a vast wetland ecosystem in southern Florida managed for conservation purposes. The Hillsboro Area section of this refuge provides access to natural paddling opportunities within a protected environment dedicated to wildlife preservation and habitat management.
Ninemile Bend represents a distinct paddling zone within the refuge's Hillsboro Area. This location offers a play spot suitable for paddlers seeking to practice skills or enjoy recreational paddling in a freshwater wetland setting. The area's designation as a play spot indicates suitability for various paddling activities in a designated recreational zone.
The refuge protects critical wetland habitat in Palm Beach County, featuring shallow waters typical of the Everglades ecosystem. Paddlers visiting this location should be aware they are within a national wildlife refuge where regulations and conservation guidelines apply. The Hillsboro Area provides access to this significant ecological landscape while maintaining the balance necessary for wildlife protection.