The Best Trails in Weavers Station, Florida (United States)

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

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    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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  • Faka Union Marsh loop: 17 NOV 2021 06:34

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    Photo ofFaka Union Marsh loop: 17 NOV 2021 06:34 Photo ofFaka Union Marsh loop: 17 NOV 2021 06:34 Photo ofFaka Union Marsh loop: 17 NOV 2021 06:34

    We launched from the roadside just a couple hundred feet east of the old launch point that has been closed for months. (We checked on the way home, and all the "closed" signs have been removed, so we'll use that area nex...

  • 2024 04 03 NWR 4 to Port of the Islands

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    4.60nm
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    Photo of2024 04 03 NWR 4 to Port of the Islands Photo of2024 04 03 NWR 4 to Port of the Islands Photo of2024 04 03 NWR 4 to Port of the Islands

    Starting early, we had time to see the stars, which meant we paddled under a waning moon for almost an hour. A fast current and stiff breeze from the southeast kept the vehicle noise in check. We had to reverse course be...

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  • Marsh Exploration: 31 AUG 2022 06:36

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    Photo ofMarsh Exploration: 31 AUG 2022 06:36 Photo ofMarsh Exploration: 31 AUG 2022 06:36 Photo ofMarsh Exploration: 31 AUG 2022 06:36

    This is a little-known launch point but a beautiful paddle with a lot of wide-open scenery. It's so little known that we passed it twice in the dark (moonless night) before seeing it. We did the same thing last year. The...

  • Faka Union Marsh: 08 DEC 2021 06:28

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    4.01nm
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    Photo ofFaka Union Marsh: 08 DEC 2021 06:28 Photo ofFaka Union Marsh: 08 DEC 2021 06:28 Photo ofFaka Union Marsh: 08 DEC 2021 06:28

    They've reopened the Faka Union River launch from US-41, and the water is still high enough to paddle all over the marsh, which is basically what we did with a few dead ends. We also checked out the connection from the b...

  • Fakahatchee Marsh: 15 SEP 2021 06:50

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    3.32nm
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    Photo ofFakahatchee Marsh: 15 SEP 2021 06:50 Photo ofFakahatchee Marsh: 15 SEP 2021 06:50 Photo ofFakahatchee Marsh: 15 SEP 2021 06:50

    The launch point is from the roadside just east of the closed Fakahatchee River launch, where the water comes close to the road. The marsh is very flooded, but paddling through some of the grass areas requires some effor...

  • 2023-12-27 Faka Union Marsh, Lakes, and River

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    Photo of2023-12-27 Faka Union Marsh, Lakes, and River Photo of2023-12-27 Faka Union Marsh, Lakes, and River Photo of2023-12-27 Faka Union Marsh, Lakes, and River

    This morning, the Faka Union Marsh was overcast, with a slight breeze throughout our paddle that let us see ducks, Ibis, Spoonbills, Wood Storks, Tree Swallows, herons, and various smaller bird species, which all vocaliz...

  • Faka Union Marsh: 07 JUL 2021 06:41

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    Photo ofFaka Union Marsh: 07 JUL 2021 06:41 Photo ofFaka Union Marsh: 07 JUL 2021 06:41 Photo ofFaka Union Marsh: 07 JUL 2021 06:41

    The launch point is from the south shoulder of US41 (be sure to pull well off the road) about a mile and a half after the bridge over the Port of the Islands canal. It's grassy and shallow. Watch your step. The trail goe...

  • National Wildlife Trail 4 to NWR 3

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    Photo ofNational Wildlife Trail 4 to NWR 3 Photo ofNational Wildlife Trail 4 to NWR 3 Photo ofNational Wildlife Trail 4 to NWR 3

    NWR Canoe Trail 4 launch is about 4.6 miles past the SR92 intersection on the south side of US-41 just after the bridge. Pull off to the right just past the guardrail and back up to the ramp. The launch is sand and grave...

  • NWR 4 Duke's Lake Loop 2021-09-29

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    Photo ofNWR 4 Duke's Lake Loop 2021-09-29 Photo ofNWR 4 Duke's Lake Loop 2021-09-29 Photo ofNWR 4 Duke's Lake Loop 2021-09-29

    The National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)-https://tinyurl.com/drzt4k6w-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 four canoe...

  • NWR 4 Duke's Lake long loop: 31 JUL 2021 06:12

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    Photo ofNWR 4 Duke's Lake long loop: 31 JUL 2021 06:12 Photo ofNWR 4 Duke's Lake long loop: 31 JUL 2021 06:12 Photo ofNWR 4 Duke's Lake long loop: 31 JUL 2021 06:12

    The National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)-https://tinyurl.com/drzt4k6w-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 four canoe...

  • Faka Union River loop: 27 OCT 2020 07:29

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    Photo ofFaka Union River loop: 27 OCT 2020 07:29 Photo ofFaka Union River loop: 27 OCT 2020 07:29 Photo ofFaka Union River loop: 27 OCT 2020 07:29

    The launch point is the fourth bridge after the Port of the Islands canal when headed east on US 41. Pull off to the right (south side) after going over the bridge and back up to the ramp., There is signage. You launch i...

  • 2024-02-28 NWR 4 to Birdland

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    Photo of2024-02-28 NWR 4 to Birdland Photo of2024-02-28 NWR 4 to Birdland Photo of2024-02-28 NWR 4 to Birdland

    Our paddles sliced through the still water of NWR 4 (25.964917, -81.527389) as we launched before sunrise. The recent lack of rain had transformed the landscape, turning our usual route into an adventure. The iconic pneu...

  • NWR 4 to Port of the Islands 03 FEB 2024 07:12

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    Photo ofNWR 4 to Port of the Islands 03 FEB 2024 07:12 Photo ofNWR 4 to Port of the Islands 03 FEB 2024 07:12 Photo ofNWR 4 to Port of the Islands 03 FEB 2024 07:12

    Embarking on our paddle this morning at NWR 4 (25°57'53.7"N 81°31'39.1" W) with Stan, Mac, and myself, we were greeted by a brisk 47°F temperature and low water levels. Before setting out, we conversed with a fellow Vete...

  • 2024-01-24 Fakahatche Marsh E

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    Photo of2024-01-24 Fakahatche Marsh E Photo of2024-01-24 Fakahatche Marsh E Photo of2024-01-24 Fakahatche Marsh E

    Paddle three into the Fakahatchee Marsh dawn painted the cordgrass gold as we paddled deep into the Fakahatchee Marsh, weaving through tight channels and pushing past stubborn stalks. Mac and Stan, eagle-eyed scouts, per...

  • 2024-01-20 Fakahatchee Marsh SE

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    Photo of2024-01-20 Fakahatchee Marsh SE Photo of2024-01-20 Fakahatchee Marsh SE Photo of2024-01-20 Fakahatchee Marsh SE

    This was paddle two from the US 41 launch site-a five-foot opening-into the Fakahatchee Marsh. The sunrise photos should make you drool, but keep an eye on subtle shifts. Mangroves, those salty veterans, are inching inla...

  • 2024-01-03 Faka Union River

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    Photo of2024-01-03 Faka Union River Photo of2024-01-03 Faka Union River Photo of2024-01-03 Faka Union River

    Embarking on our Faka Union River paddle this morning kicked off at the US 41 launch site, guiding us through a lengthy tunnel and meandering across marshes and open water areas—an ideal setup for canoeing and kayaking e...

  • 2023-12-30 Faka Union Marsh rear lakes

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    Photo of2023-12-30 Faka Union Marsh rear lakes Photo of2023-12-30 Faka Union Marsh rear lakes Photo of2023-12-30 Faka Union Marsh rear lakes

    We were out before sunlight pierced the mangrove canopy. With each stroke, our canoe advanced, unveiling clear passageways that provided good views of the bottom. Above, clouds drifted like galleons, their cotton sails c...

  • Faka Union Mash: 17 JUN 2023 06:22

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    Photo ofFaka Union Mash: 17 JUN 2023 06:22 Photo ofFaka Union Mash: 17 JUN 2023 06:22 Photo ofFaka Union Mash: 17 JUN 2023 06:22

    Continuing our quest to see which areas have enough water for us to get back into the marshes to paddle. This marsh sits just east of the Faka Union River, just east of the Port of the Islands. There are no marked trails...

  • NWR 4 to Mac's Lake 2023-06-07

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    Photo ofNWR 4 to Mac's Lake 2023-06-07 Photo ofNWR 4 to Mac's Lake 2023-06-07 Photo ofNWR 4 to Mac's Lake 2023-06-07

    A few things before we start: First - this was a test ride to see if, after the recent rains, the swamp is flooded enough to paddle. It is. Second - no pictures today- just video, because Duke had another engagement. Thi...

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