more stats
1,024 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:02:18
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
2 ft
Altitude min
9 ft
Altitude max
9 ft
Altitude start
7 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-3.7%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
203 ft
Distance climb
256 ft
Distance down
564 ft
Distance flat
00:02:18
Avg time

Walden Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Camp Murphy
    Hobe Sound, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #326585 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,536 in Mountain Biking · Florida
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other

Small loop down to (and sometimes through) a pond and over many technical palmetto roots. It is often impassible, or nearly so, in all but very dry periods due to the thick mud.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Walden Trail Reports

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Apr 22, 2026 @ 9:50pm (America/New_York)
Apr 22, 2026
 Appears to have been blocked with stakes and construction fencing. Very overgrown.
Apr 27, 2025 @ 9:20pm
Apr 27, 2025
Sep 5, 2020 @ 9:04am
Sep 5, 2020
 Still CLOSED due to flooding and overgrowth.
Jun 13, 2020 @ 1:16pm
Jun 13, 2020
 It is flooded even in mildly wet times. Now it is nearly 100% submerged.
Jun 9, 2020 @ 1:26pm
Jun 9, 2020
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on Apr 22, 2026
Very Dry
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Walden located?
      Walden is located in Camp Murphy, Hobe Sound, Florida, United States. It is part of the Camp Murphy trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 26.99406, -80.10331.
      ▼ How hard is Walden?
      Walden is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Walden?
      Walden has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2 ft to 9 ft.
      ▼ Is Walden a point to point trail?
      Yes, Walden is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Walden?
      Walden is 1,024 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Walden?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Walden. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Walden?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Walden are:
      • October (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Walden? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Walden are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Walden?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Walden. The trail is 1,024 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Walden?
      Walden is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 403 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 435 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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