The Best Trails in Vanderbilt Beach Estates, Florida (United States)

214 trails

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Photo of Vanderbilt Beach Marina to Estero Bay and back Photo of Vanderbilt Channel to Big Hickory Pass Photo of Gulf Breeze Marina to Big Hickory Island Preserve Beach One Way
  • Distance
    11.39nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofVanderbilt Beach Marina to Estero Bay and back Photo ofVanderbilt Beach Marina to Estero Bay and back Photo ofVanderbilt Beach Marina to Estero Bay and back

    Public launch in Delnore Wiggins State Park Stopped for some shelling on Barefoot Beach on the way back. A LOT of power boat traffic and a strong, steady SE wind made for a somewhat challenging paddle today. But the ma...

  • Exercise and Paddle Practice

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    Distance
    9.36nm
    Elevation +
    20f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofExercise and Paddle Practice Photo ofExercise and Paddle Practice Photo ofExercise and Paddle Practice

    Gulf Breeze Marina to The Cathedral to practice my bow rudder skills. Then through Wiggins Pass into the Gulf to work on the forward stroke. Even got an opportunity for a surf launch and paddling through/with waves on th...

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  • Open Water Paddle Practice

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    Distance
    8.91nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofOpen Water Paddle Practice Photo ofOpen Water Paddle Practice Photo ofOpen Water Paddle Practice

    Wiggins Pass to Doc’s/Bonita Beach Road and back on the Gulf with a final, restful return through "The Cathedral" Winds NE 8-10 mph.

  • Cocohatchee River — Ruth’s Route

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    Distance
    7.34nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofCocohatchee River — Ruth’s Route Photo ofCocohatchee River — Ruth’s Route Photo ofCocohatchee River — Ruth’s Route

    We launched from the marina and headed out the channel, through The Cathedral, and up the Cocohatchee to Immokalee Road. On our way back we stopped in Wiggins Pass at Barefoot Beach. Note — this trail does not include ...

  • Distance
    11.67nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofVanderbilt Channel to Big Hickory Bay and back Photo ofVanderbilt Channel to Big Hickory Bay and back

    Followed the channel to Wiggins Pass then north through the mangroves to Little Hickory Bay, under Bonita Beach Road and onward to the Imperial River and the marked (sort of) paddling trail to Big Hickory Bay Great day ...

  • Distance
    7.75nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofBarefoot Beach Canoe Trail and Cathedral Loop Photo ofBarefoot Beach Canoe Trail and Cathedral Loop

    Launched from Gulf Breeze marina to Barefoot Beach Canoe Trail to meet up with SWFK group to paddle back to Wiggins Pass and then on to The Cathedral trail. We followed Vanderbilt Channel back to Wiggins Pass where we st...

  • Cocahatchee River

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    Distance
    8.89nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofCocahatchee River Photo ofCocahatchee River Photo ofCocahatchee River

    Cocahatchee River from Delnore-Wiggins State Park to Immokalee Road and back ... last paddle of 2017!

  • Vanderbilt Marina and beyond

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    Distance
    7.30nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofVanderbilt Marina and beyond Photo ofVanderbilt Marina and beyond Photo ofVanderbilt Marina and beyond

    Paddled to Wiggins Pass, into the Gulf, and headed north. Stopped for lunch after two miles. Headed back through the pass and under Vanderbilt Bridge then south into the mangroves and back.

  • Distance
    7.40nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    22| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofVanderbilt Channel, Wiggins Pass Estuaries to south end Little Hickory Bay Photo ofVanderbilt Channel, Wiggins Pass Estuaries to south end Little Hickory Bay

    Strong SSE winds and tidal currents were an assist in one direction, a challenge in another. Dozens of motorized watercraft were in the channel - only three (3)!!! slowed down as they passed my kayak. It was a wild ride...

    I hear you about those boaters! Looking forward to getting on the water with my brand new Stellar!
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  • Wiggins Pass Park launch to Barefoot Beach

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    Distance
    4.32nm
    Elevation +
    7f
    TrailRank
    20

    Launched at Wiggins Pass Park boat ramp. Paddled north to Barefoot Beach launch, stopped for picnic lunch on the beach at the Pass, and returned to the boat ramp. FYI - 4.32 nautical miles = 5 statute miles

  • Gulf Breeze Marina to Big Hickory Pass

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    Distance
    13.94nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    19

    After a good workout paddle into a strong North wind, I landed at what might be my favorite beach at Big Hickory Pass on the south end of Big Hickory Island. Great shelling, nude fisher-persons, and a mostly deserted bea...

  • Crazy Ladies Paddle

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    Distance
    11.46nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    16

    Marina to Clam Pass, Clam Pass Canoe Trail and back Accidentally turned off Wikiloc for the mangrove paddle portion Total mileage = 18.5 (30 km)

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