The Best Kayak/Canoe Trails in Florida (United States)

Collier-Seminole State Park - Blackwater River Loop 03/17/2018

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Kayak\/Canoe

Carol Renee

Distance

12.69nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

66| 4.67

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...

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Sante Fe River 27 bridge to 47 Bridge

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Kayak\/Canoe

Daughter of Triton

Distance

12.19nm

Elevation +

144f

TrailRank

58

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!

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Whisky Creek & ;Marco River

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Kayak\/Canoe

Phares Heindl

Distance

6.87nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

49

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...

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Clam Pass System: 10 APR 2021 06:31

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Kayak\/Canoe

Marsh Paddlers

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Distance

6.24nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

49| 4.0

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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Kayak\/Canoe

Marsh Paddlers

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Distance

5.70nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

40| 5.0

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...

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Blackwater River

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chicotbill

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Distance

6.83nm

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

40

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...

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Weeki Wachee Springs

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Kayak\/Canoe

Waterfallin

Distance

4.85nm

Elevation +

289f

TrailRank

39

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...

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Orange River-buckingham rd

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Kayak\/Canoe

clvgne

Distance

7.16nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

38

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...

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Jolley-Tigertail- Hideaway- Factory Bay

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Kayak\/Canoe

Phares Heindl

Distance

7.10nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

38

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...

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Myakka river

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Kayak\/Canoe

clvgne

Distance

15.40nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

37

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...

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Cedar Key Paddle 2012-04-01

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Kayak\/Canoe

jdtwhitney

Distance

4.00nm

Elevation +

846f

TrailRank

36

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 ...

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Caxambas to Second Chance

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Kayak\/Canoe

Jenny B

Distance

14.05nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

36

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.

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Econlockhatchee River Kayaking - CR419 to Lake Pickett Road (and back)

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Kayak\/Canoe

Titan4

Distance

13.93nm

Elevation +

16f

TrailRank

36

This trip is pretty much opportunistic since this portion of the Econ is generally too shallow for typical kayaking. This trip took adavantage of flooded conditions thanks to the heavy rains. Even so there were many obst...

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Rock Springs Run

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Kayak\/Canoe

Howard Frank

Distance

8.22nm

Elevation +

2733f

TrailRank

35

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.

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Tropical Point to Pine Island Creek (south entrance)

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Kayak\/Canoe

Daughter of Triton

Distance

11.28nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

35

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 ...

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Nocatee - Lettuce lake

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Kayak\/Canoe

clvgne

Distance

10.95nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

35

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...

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Isles of Capri north into The Woods/mangroves

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Kayak\/Canoe

devsilaiden

Distance

5.80nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

35

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...

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Goodland Bay - weaving effortlessly through the mangroves

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Kayak\/Canoe

Phares Heindl

Distance

7.02nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

35

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'...

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

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Kayak\/Canoe

Marsh Paddlers

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Distance

4.98nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

35| 5.0

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. ...

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

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Kayak\/Canoe

Marsh Paddlers

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Distance

8.94nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

34

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...

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Paddling from Hatbill Park to Indian Fields Mound

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Kayak\/Canoe

The Andy

Distance

2.86nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

34

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...

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

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Kayak\/Canoe

Marsh Paddlers

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Distance

5.36nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

34

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...

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Rookery Bay northwest loop - 18 JUL 2020

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Kayak\/Canoe

Marsh Paddlers

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Distance

6.09nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

34

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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Capri Paddlecraft Park west loop

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Kayak\/Canoe

Marsh Paddlers

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Distance

4.25nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

34

Capri Paddlecraft Park is a Collier County owned and maintained facility with a 50-car parking lot, rest room facilities, picnic shelters and a protected gravel paddlecraft ramp. There's a $4.00 fee for launching - colle...

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