Everglades National Park is the Third largest National Park in the lower 48 States. There are many opportunities throughout the park to explore with your own kayak or canoe or with a rented kayak or canoe. There are also several Ranger guided canoe programs.

Flamingo Canoe Trails

The Flamingo Canoe Trails offers kayaking & canoeing opportunities through freshwater marsh, mangrove swamp, and the open waters of Florida Bay. Kayaking and Canoeing trips range from a few hours to several days. Paddling trails range from 1.9 miles to 11.5 miles.

Here are a few of Flamingo Canoe Trails:

Nine Mile Pond Canoe Trail

A five mile loop, marked with 116 numbered white PVC Pipes.

Hells Bay Canoe Trail

This is a Sheltered route that weaves through mangrove lined creeks and ponds to a series of small bays.  5.5 mile one way to Hells Bay Chickee. This is an in and out trail, that is marked by more than 160 numbered white PVC pipes. .

Gulf Coast Area Canoe Trips

Paddling the Turner River or Half Way Creek.

The Turner River:The trip begins off of US 41 in Big Cypress National Preserve. The river winds its way through a variety of habitats; fresh water of the cypress swamp, sawgrass prairies, and  saltwater mangrove forests. This trip ends in the salt water of Chokoloskee Bay.

Halfway Creek and Turner River Loop: Paddling starts at the ranger station. Paddle to Chokoloskee Island or return to the ranger station.

Here are some Ranger Guided Canoe Programs.

 

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We search the web to find kayak races & events and canoe races & events for every U.S. State.

 Search our kayak & canoe races & events calendar for paddling events near you. Listings are by U.S. State and month.

 

Here are a few kayaking & canoeing events in Florida for February.

 

What are you doing President’s Day weekend? Want to go paddling?

How about a 42 mile paddle down the Peace River?

 

Peace River Paddle

February 17-20, 2012

According to their website:

The Peace River Paddle is a three day, 42 mile paddle along the Peace River Canoe Trail, which is part of Florida’s statewide trail system managed by the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways and Trails.

The Peace River is a serene, slow moving river isolated from civilization. Paddling is between high banks and round sweeping curves among tiny islands.

Registration Deadline: February 3, 2012

 

Annual Everglades Paddle-In

February 11, 2012

7 am – 4 pm paddle-in

Chokoloskee, FL 34138

 

According to their website:

The Annual Everglades Paddle-In is a casual event to bring together paddlers for a day of family oriented fun.

Paddle with the assistance of the tidal current to a beach site on “Indian Key” in Indian Key Pass. You should allow 1 1/2 to 2 hrs for the paddle but that depends on your pace.

Admission: Free – donation accepted. This year’s beneficiary will be the Friends of Fakahatchee.

 

For more information on these kayaking & canoeing events or to find other paddling events, paddlefests, kayak races, canoe races, festivals, adventure races or triathlons, click here to go to our kayak & canoe races & events calendar.

 

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