Wekiva
River/Rock Springs Run Canoe Trail
The
Wekiva River/Rock Springs Run Canoe Trail is officially designated
as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and
Trails. This canoe trail begins at Kings Landing on Rock Springs
Run and continues down the run until it meets the Wekiva River.
The trail then travels north, although the river is running
downstream, on the Wekiva River. Rock Springs Run is bordered
by Rock Springs Run State Preserve on one side and Wekiwa
Springs State Park on the other. The trail passes through
Lower Wekiva State Reserve on its way to the St. Johns River.
The mixture of swift and placid water offers a frequent change
of pace. Traveling through sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods,
hammocks and swamps, paddlers will see a variety of wildlife
including limpkins and white ibis. Quiet observers may see
some rare and endangered species like the Florida black bear,
wood stork and sandhill crane. Early human inhabitants were
drawn to the area by the abundant wildlife, as evidenced by
several kitchen middens located along both rivers. Numerous
islands, tributaries and lagoons provide opportunities for
side trips and camping. |
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