The itinerary begins in Palm Springs, a small residential town integrated into the central urban continuum of the county, and advances toward Greenacres and Wellington, areas characterized by planned growth, large housing developments, and a strong presence of equestrian facilities and golf courses. As the route moves westward, the environment becomes progressively more rural while crossing Loxahatchee Groves and Loxahatchee, areas dominated by agricultural parcels, unpaved roads, and former drainage districts linked to the transformation of the Everglades.
The journey continues through The Acreage, an extensive rural community intersected by canals and surrounded by natural reserves, before entering the ecosystem of the Loxahatchee Slough and the Grassy Waters Preserve, one of the most biodiverse areas in the county. These wetlands form part of the natural Everglades system and support a wide variety of wildlife and vegetation characteristic of the southern peninsula.
The final stretch leads back eastward through Palm Beach Gardens and concludes in Riviera Beach, a port city located along the Intracoastal Waterway and the Port of Palm Beach. Here, the urban landscape, maritime activity, and infrastructure contrast with the calm rural areas previously traversed. As a whole, the route offers a complete reading of Palm Beach County, from protected natural spaces to its most densely populated and complex urban centers.
The complete route, together with its detailed historical context, is part of Discovering Florida – Volume 3.
