Lake Trail, Lakeside trail in Palm Beach, Florida
The Sentier du lac, also called the Lake Trail, is a paved path running along the shore of Lake Worth on the island of Palm Beach, Florida, with no car traffic. It stretches for about 6 miles (10 km), passing between the water on one side and private estates on the other, with views of sailboats, tall palms, and the West Palm Beach skyline across the lake.
The area around the trail was developed in the late 1800s when Henry Flagler extended his railroad south and turned Palm Beach into a destination for wealthy visitors, building grand hotels and his own estate nearby. The path itself grew from an informal strip along the lakeshore into a proper public trail used by residents and visitors alike.
The trail runs along a stretch of land between Lake Worth and some of Palm Beach's oldest homes, giving walkers a quiet look at how the island has been shaped over time. Signs along the path point out historic landmarks, so a simple walk also becomes a way to read the story of the area.
Parking is easiest near the Flagler Museum at the southern end of the trail, where street parking is available. Coming in the early morning keeps the walk more comfortable on warm days and the path is much less busy.
At the northern end of the trail, a dock looks out toward Peanut Island, a small island in the inlet of the port of Palm Beach. That island once housed a Cold War-era bunker built for President Kennedy, though today it is mostly visited for snorkeling and kayaking.
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