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Photo of Collier-Seminole State Park - Blackwater River Loop 03/17/2018 Photo of Sante Fe River 27 bridge to 47 Bridge Photo of Whisky Creek & ;Marco River
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  • Collier-Seminole State Park - Blackwater River Loop 03/17/2018

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    near Royal Palm Hammock, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Carol Renee
    Distance
    12.69nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofCollier-Seminole State Park - Blackwater River Loop 03/17/2018 Photo ofCollier-Seminole State Park - Blackwater River Loop 03/17/2018 Photo ofCollier-Seminole State Park - Blackwater River Loop 03/17/2018

    This loop can be an exceptionally nice paddle if you take the time to plan carefully. Mud Bay is passable ONLY at or near high tide. If there are strong winds out of the north, there might not be enough water to cross Mu...

    Nice paddle. Saw many roseate spoonbills by mud bay. Grocery landing is a nice historic stop.
    Karin Rush
    Lots of wild life viewed. Grocery Place can be buggy at times.
    bobjackpmt
    I love this track and intend to do it, thank you for sharing !
    Beaugazou

  • Sante Fe River 27 bridge to 47 Bridge

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    near High Springs, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Daughter of Triton
    Distance
    12.19nm
    Elevation +
    144f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofSante Fe River 27 bridge to 47 Bridge Photo ofSante Fe River 27 bridge to 47 Bridge Photo ofSante Fe River 27 bridge to 47 Bridge

    Launched at highway 27 bridge to 47 highway bridge. Distance is actually 9.4 miles but after stopping at every spring we could find it was a 16 mile trip. Sante Fe never disappoints it was outstanding and beautiful!

  • Whisky Creek & ;Marco River

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    near Marco, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Phares Heindl
    Distance
    6.87nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofWhisky Creek & ;Marco River Photo ofWhisky Creek & ;Marco River Photo ofWhisky Creek & ;Marco River

    Whisky Creek &Marco River. Early Morning Paddle to take advantage of 10 am low tide and return current. Beautiful morning with Kirk and lots of photos. The Rosette Spoonbill likes to feed along the banks of the Marco Riv...

  • Clam Pass System: 10 APR 2021 06:31

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    near North Naples, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Marsh Paddlers
    with Patrick White 1 dennisvasey
    Distance
    6.24nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofClam Pass System: 10 APR 2021 06:31 Photo ofClam Pass System: 10 APR 2021 06:31 Photo ofClam Pass System: 10 APR 2021 06:31

    Clam Pass Park is a Collier County park at the west end of Pine Ridge Road, which becomes Seagate on the west side of US-41; there's a large parking area (pass or fee required) which fills up well before noon on nice day...

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  • Clam Pass Gulf Loop: 02 JUN 2021 05:53

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    near North Naples, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Marsh Paddlers
    with dennisvasey
    Distance
    5.70nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofClam Pass Gulf Loop: 02 JUN 2021 05:53 Photo ofClam Pass Gulf Loop: 02 JUN 2021 05:53 Photo ofClam Pass Gulf Loop: 02 JUN 2021 05:53

    Clam Pass Park is at the west end of Seagate Drive, the west end of Pine Ridge Road, west of US-41. There is a parking fee for non-residents and a parking lot for about 150 cars that fills up before noon on nice days. Th...

    Another great trail. Clam pass is a gem. We saw many birds including little blue herons, tri-colored herons, snowy white...
    Karin Rush

  • Blackwater River

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    near Kellys Mill, Florida (United States)
    Author
    chicotbill
    with Chicotgal
    Distance
    6.83nm
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofBlackwater River Photo ofBlackwater River Photo ofBlackwater River

    This was a great paddle for a Louisiana boy. Clear water is something we don't see too often. Used a shuttle service, which was pricey, but since we had never been here before needed that piece of mind. Super easy put-in...

  • Weeki Wachee Springs

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    near Weeki Wachee, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    Distance
    4.85nm
    Elevation +
    289f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofWeeki Wachee Springs Photo ofWeeki Wachee Springs Photo ofWeeki Wachee Springs

    A 9km float down a natural spring channel with Paddling Adventures. This crystal clear watercourse winds its way toward the Gulf with much of the river under natural canopy. Plenty of wildlife can be spotted along the wa...

  • Orange River-buckingham rd

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    near Orange Harbor Mobile Home Park, Florida (United States)
    Author
    clvgne
    Distance
    7.16nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofOrange River-buckingham rd Photo ofOrange River-buckingham rd Photo ofOrange River-buckingham rd

    Always a fun paddle. Parking at manatee park $4 a day unless you have lee county parking pass$60 a year. Only issue i had with this paddle is all the dogs barking scaring away the wildlife. There were 5 different dogs al...

  • Jolley-Tigertail- Hideaway- Factory Bay

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    near Marco, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Phares Heindl
    Distance
    7.10nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofJolley-Tigertail- Hideaway- Factory Bay Photo ofJolley-Tigertail- Hideaway- Factory Bay Photo ofJolley-Tigertail- Hideaway- Factory Bay

    Jolley-Tigertail- Hideaway- Factory Bay. Headed out along about 6am and paddled to the gulf side on tigertail. There was quite a bit of interesting chop and unsettled seas. I attributed it to the tidal currents but the c...

  • Myakka river

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    near Honore, Florida (United States)
    Author
    clvgne
    Distance
    15.40nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofMyakka river Photo ofMyakka river Photo ofMyakka river

    Myakka River State Park to snook haven restaurant. A lot of gator activity at the beginning lot of bird turtles and fish. Flowing really good, can get tricky finding the river vs the flooded areas. Water temps were coole...

  • Cedar Key Paddle 2012-04-01

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    near Cedar Key, Florida (United States)
    Author
    jdtwhitney
    Distance
    4.00nm
    Elevation +
    846f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofCedar Key Paddle 2012-04-01 Photo ofCedar Key Paddle 2012-04-01 Photo ofCedar Key Paddle 2012-04-01

    We put in at the Cedar Key public beach area and paddled the approximately 1 mile to the sandy beach just north of the old wooden pier. Docking our kayaks, we headed out on the trail across the Atsena Otie Key. There is ...

  • Caxambas to Second Chance

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    near Caxambas, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Jenny B
    Distance
    14.05nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofCaxambas to Second Chance Photo ofCaxambas to Second Chance Photo ofCaxambas to Second Chance

    Paddled inside to Blind Pass then out to the Gulf, past the Dome Homes on Cape Romano to Second Chance. Back through Morgan Bay, the Morgan River, Grassy Bay, and Caxambas Bay.

  • Rock Springs Run

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    near Mount Plymouth Lakes, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Howard Frank
    Distance
    8.22nm
    Elevation +
    2733f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofRock Springs Run Photo ofRock Springs Run Photo ofRock Springs Run

    Beautiful river with clear water and abundant wildlife. Phone died at Wekiwa Springs State Park. Continued on about another 1-2 miles to Kings Landing takeout.

  • Tropical Point to Pine Island Creek (south entrance)

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    near Pine Island Cove Mobile Home Park, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Daughter of Triton
    Distance
    11.28nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofTropical Point to Pine Island Creek (south entrance) Photo ofTropical Point to Pine Island Creek (south entrance) Photo ofTropical Point to Pine Island Creek (south entrance)

    Launched at Tropical Point Park to the opening of Pine Island Creek, followed the creek past the bridge on Pine Island rd where mangroves became too tight. Fabulous trip open water for 1 1/2 miles then the creek narrows ...

  • Nocatee - Lettuce lake

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    near Nocatee, Florida (United States)
    Author
    clvgne
    Distance
    10.95nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofNocatee - Lettuce lake Photo ofNocatee - Lettuce lake Photo ofNocatee - Lettuce lake

    Nocatee bridge the boat ramp is closed being worked on across the river is a spot to put in. Getting in there by car is ok slow driving and it will make it. Free parking just make sure you park where you wont get blocked...

  • Isles of Capri north into The Woods/mangroves

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    near Isles of Capri, Florida (United States)
    Author
    devsilaiden
    Distance
    5.80nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofIsles of Capri north into The Woods/mangroves Photo ofIsles of Capri north into The Woods/mangroves Photo ofIsles of Capri north into The Woods/mangroves

    I started out near the Isle of Capri fire station. From there I headed north/northeast across the bay into the mangroves. Once in the mangroves I weaved my way around up to The Woods. My timing was bad and it was low tid...

  • Goodland Bay - weaving effortlessly through the mangroves

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    near Drop Anchor Mobile Home Park, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Phares Heindl
    Distance
    7.02nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofGoodland Bay - weaving effortlessly through the mangroves Photo ofGoodland Bay - weaving effortlessly through the mangroves Photo ofGoodland Bay - weaving effortlessly through the mangroves

    Morning paddle with MIPA - Marco Island Paddlers Association Inc. This is a complex route taking through Hells Gate and into Palm Bay. There are several entrances into Palm Bay. One involves headed straight through Hell'...

  • National Wildlife Refuge Trail 4 to loop at Port of the Islands

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    near Weavers Station, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Marsh Paddlers
    with dennisvasey
    Distance
    4.98nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    35| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofNational Wildlife Refuge Trail 4 to loop at Port of the Islands Photo ofNational Wildlife Refuge Trail 4 to loop at Port of the Islands Photo ofNational Wildlife Refuge Trail 4 to loop at Port of the Islands

    The National Wildlife Refuge sits on the south side of US-41 and runs from Collier Seminole State Park about 5 miles to Port of the Islands. In that 5 mile stretch there are 4 canoe trails headed south into the marshes. ...

    Great paddle. Not one to try in the late winter or most of the sitting spring, however, because there isn't enough water...
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  • Everglades Indian key

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    near Everglades City, Florida (United States)
    Author
    clvgne
    Distance
    10.71nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofEverglades Indian key Photo ofEverglades Indian key Photo ofEverglades Indian key

    Everglade city ranger station to indian key to see white pelicans. Super low tide hit a few oyster bars along the way. Once in the channel no issues parking at the ranger station is free careful if parking on the grass(r...

  • Periwinkle Creek from Rookery Bay: 23 JAN 2021 06:46

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    near Shell Island, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Marsh Paddlers
    with Mac_H dennisvasey
    Distance
    8.94nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofPeriwinkle Creek from Rookery Bay: 23 JAN 2021 06:46 Photo ofPeriwinkle Creek from Rookery Bay: 23 JAN 2021 06:46 Photo ofPeriwinkle Creek from Rookery Bay: 23 JAN 2021 06:46

    Warning - the trip up Periwinkle Creek should not be made in an outgoing tide unless you're proficient at getting out of your craft and dragging it through the muck and across sandbars. If you're heading north up the cre...

  • Paddling from Hatbill Park to Indian Fields Mound

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    near Southmere, Florida (United States)
    Author
    The Andy
    Distance
    2.86nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofPaddling from Hatbill Park to Indian Fields Mound Photo ofPaddling from Hatbill Park to Indian Fields Mound Photo ofPaddling from Hatbill Park to Indian Fields Mound

    Today I visited Indian Fields Mound. It's a short paddling trip on the St. Johns River that leads almost to the base of the mound. From here it was a short hike to the top of the mound where I did a little exploring. I o...

  • Bayview Park to Keywaydin Island - 22 SEP 2021 06:13

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    near Royal Harbor, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Marsh Paddlers
    with dennisvasey
    Distance
    5.36nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofBayview Park to Keywaydin Island - 22 SEP 2021 06:13 Photo ofBayview Park to Keywaydin Island - 22 SEP 2021 06:13 Photo ofBayview Park to Keywaydin Island - 22 SEP 2021 06:13

    The launch is from the public boat ramp at Bayview Park ($4.00 fee - by credit card in the unlit machine in the dark - bring a light - machine sometimes charges $8.00- you have to ask for a partial refund). Paddle sou...

  • Rookery Bay northwest loop - 18 JUL 2020

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    near Shell Island, Florida (United States)
    Author
    Marsh Paddlers
    with Mac_H dennisvasey
    Distance
    6.09nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofRookery Bay northwest loop - 18 JUL 2020 Photo ofRookery Bay northwest loop - 18 JUL 2020 Photo ofRookery Bay northwest loop - 18 JUL 2020

    Launch area is at the end of Shell Island Road near the Rookery Bay research facility. Shell Island Road is a 2.8-mile long, low speed paved road through an upland preserve where deer, tortoises and other wildlife are co...

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