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Spruce Creek Canoe Trail
Spruce Creek Canoe Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. This trail leads upstream and then back downstream to begin and end at its single access point, Strickland Bay. The trail is a 16 mile round trip that threads through a variety of habitats, including dense hardwood forest and coastal saltwater marsh. Look for birds such as great egret, osprey and brown pelican.

Spruce Creek Canoe Trail Map

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Major Activities Paddling

Counties: Volusia

Mileage: 16

Skill Level: Beginner

Difficulty: Easy

Usual Current: Slow (0-1 mph)

Notes and Precautions
The trail begins and ends at Strickland Bay, the only access point. Spruce Creek is influenced by tides.

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Access

  1. Spruce Creek Park and Strickland Bay – Take Dunlawton Avenue (SR 421) east from I-95 interchange. Turn south on Nova Road (Hwy. 5A) then south on US 1 for about one mile to Spruce Creek Park.

There may be access points (both public and private) in addition to those listed here. Please remember that some sites require a fee for launching and/or parking.