Flatwater
& Canoe Trips in
Florida
#1.
Everglades Wilderness
Waterway
This is wild Florida at
its best. The trail begins
at Flamingo for those heading
north, or at Everglades
City for those heading south.
Distances between campsites
vary, but most are less
than 10 miles...
From the guidebook "Everglades
National Park and Surrounding
Area: A Guide to Exploring
the Great Outdoors"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Flamingo, FL - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 99 miles
#2. Big Cypress
National Preserve: Turner
River and Halfway Creek
Canoe Trails
Although the Big Cypress
National Preserve is contiguous
with Everglades National
Park to the south and east,
it is floristically much
different. While the true
Everglades are open watery
prairies wit...
From the guidebook "Everglades
National Park and Surrounding
Area: A Guide to Exploring
the Great Outdoors"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Chokoloskee Island, FL -
Flatwater Paddling &
Canoeing - 14 miles
#3. Collier-Seminole
State Park: Marco Blackwater
River Canoe Trail, Collier-Seminole
Nature Trail, Collier-Seminole
Hiking and Biking Trail,
and Collier-Seminole Wilderness
Adventure Trail
The park offers opportunities
for camping, canoeing, kayaking,
hiking, fishing, photography,
wildlife viewing, picnicking,
and guided boat tours. Tent
and recreational vehicle
(RV) camping is availabl...
From the guidebook "Everglades
National Park and Surrounding
Area: A Guide to Exploring
the Great Outdoors"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Goodland, FL - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 13.5 miles
#4. West Lake -
Alligator Creek Canoe Trail
There are some tight turns
along this trail, so long
kayaks may have difficulty
maneuvering in some places.
Otherwise, it is a nice
protected trail that is
a good choice when winds
are strong. Fishing...
From the guidebook "Everglades
National Park and Surrounding
Area: A Guide to Exploring
the Great Outdoors"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Flamingo, FL - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 17 miles
#5. Nine Mile Pond
When water levels are low,
much of the trail is impassable,
and this usually occurs
during the spring dry season
from March to June. This
scenic canoe or kayak trail
winds through shallow freshwater
m...
From the guidebook "Everglades
National Park and Surrounding
Area: A Guide to Exploring
the Great Outdoors"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Flamingo, FL - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 5.5 miles
#6. Coot Bay Pond,
Mud Lake Canoe Trails, Christian
Point Trail, and Eco Pond
Loop
This is a seldom-traveled
loop trail that can be rewarding
if the weather is nice.
It including brilliant pink
roseate spoonbills, feeding
in the shallow water. will
lead you into Mud Lake,
and if the...
From the guidebook "Everglades
National Park and Surrounding
Area: A Guide to Exploring
the Great Outdoors"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Flamingo, FL - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 7 miles
#7. Noble Hammock
Canoe Trail and Hells Bay
Canoe Trail
This rather short canoe
trail is excellent for those
who either have limited
time or are novice canoeists
who want to sharpen their
skills in a quiet protected
area. There are a number
of sharp turns ...
From the guidebook "Everglades
National Park and Surrounding
Area: A Guide to Exploring
the Great Outdoors"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Flamingo, FL - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
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