Wacissa
River Canoe Trail
The
Wacissa River Canoe Trail is officially designated as part
of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails.
The trail is a clear, spring-fed stream. Wildlife is abundant
along this narrow, fairly swift trail. Warblers sing in the
trees and wading birds search for food along the river. There
are numerous tributaries, some of which loop back to the main
channel, and some of which melt away into the swamp, which
skirts the stream. Dense woodlands border the river. The trail
ends several hundred yards upstream on the Aucilla River at
Nutall Rise Landing.
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Major
Activities
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Counties:
Jefferson
Mileage:
14
Skill
Level: Beginner
Difficulty:
Easy for much of the river. However, please see Notes and
Precautions regarding lower section.
Usual
Current: Average (2-3 mph)
Notes
and Precautions
The lower section of the river from Goose Pasture to the entrance
to the slave canal can be extremely difficult to follow. Stay
on the right side of the river after the Goose Pasture access.
After approximately one mile, look for the canal to the far
right. Camping is available at Goose Pasture.
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Access
- Wacissa
Springs – From town of Wacissa, take SR 59 south. When SR
59 turns west, continue straight ahead to the park. On-site canoe
rentals available on weekends and holidays.
- Goose
Pasture Recreation Area – From town of Wacissa, take SR 59
fourteen miles south to US 98. Turn left (east) onto US 98 for
about 8.5 miles to the third road on the north side of US 98 after
crossing the Aucilla River. Take this road north to Goose Pasture.
(9 miles)
- Nutall
Rise Landing – Same as to Goose Pasture, except after crossing
the Aucilla, turn left (north)
onto first graded road. (5 miles)
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
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