The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine – 2,740 miles of nationally recognized waterways.

This is the first official guidebook to this phenomenal trail. Novice and expert, canoeist and kayaker will appreciate the wealth of information about the NFCT’s 13 sections, including:. Segment mileage and overview; water type, river rating, and paddle duration. Best season and current direction; put-ins, take-outs, and portages. Maps, services, camping information, hazards and other warnings.

Features: 22 rivers and streams, 56 lakes and ponds, 62 carries or portages (totaling 55 miles). Overnight options from primitive campsites to lovely B&Bs, every 15 miles.

Information on the flora and fauna2from loons and beavers to bald eagles and moose. Trip planning and water safety tips; recommended weekend paddle routes. A through-paddler’s guide with first-hand tips and insights. 16 pages of color photos in the center of the book with black and white photos throughout. Paperback 8.5 x 5.5 in.; 302 pages. First edition: 2010.

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Pinellas County, on Florida’s west coast offers awesome paddle experiences for all skill level paddlers, kayak and canoe.

Miles and miles of water trail take paddlers along the coastline, in and around Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

Numerous points of interest along the way offer opportunites to explore the areas beautiful beaches, stop at historical spots such as lighthouses and fishing villages, and discover the rich marine and estuary ecosystems of the region.

Multiple trips can be made, each unique with a variety of sights, durations and paddling levels of skill.

Pinellas County has done a great job of describing each individual trail and trip on their blueways websit. You can link to that site by clicking here to visit our Places to Paddle in Florida page.

If You Go…Let Us Know! Click here to send us a note about the Pinellas County Blueway and we may publish your report right here on BornToPaddle.com!

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