Wakulla
River Canoe Trail
The
Wakulla River Canoe Trail is officially designated as part
of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails.
This short canoe trail takes you on a scenic, relaxing trip
down the Wakulla River. It is an easy half-day trip. The clear,
spring-fed river is wide, almost straight, and lined with
cypress trees. Wildlife is abundant. Anhinga, cormorant, osprey,
limpkin, gallinule, vulture, and many wading birds can be
seen on the river, along with turtles and alligators.
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Counties:
Wakulla
Mileage: 4
Skill Level: Beginner
Difficulty: Easy
Usual Current: Slow (0-1 mph)
Notes
and Precautions
The slow current makes paddling upstream easy for a round
trip if you do not want to shuttle. You can continue downstream
from the US 98 bridge two miles to the town of St. Marks where
the San Marcos de Apalache State Historic Site is located.
Take out at St. Marks City Park or paddle up the St. Marks
River to take out at the county boat ramp at Newport. Watch
out for motor boats on the lower section. The Edward Ball
Wakulla Springs State Park is located above the put-in point.
Canoeing is not permitted within the park.
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