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Major
Activities
Counties:
Pasco
Mileage: 5
Skill Level: Intermediate
Difficulty: Moderate
Usual Current: Slow (0-1 mph)
Notes
and Precautions
It is dangerous to pull off and park at Rowan Road Bridge due to
heavy traffic and small pull over. The trail from Rowan Road Bridge
to Francis Avenue City Park is very shallow and narrow, but can
be waded through. The trip may be extended to the east by putting
in at the Lion’s Club (private) on Plathe Road and to the west,
by taking out at the boat ramp behind the Chamber of Commerce (across
from Sim’s Park) at Main Street / River Road in New Port Richey.
The trip can be extended further north to Nick’s Park at the
US 19 bridge (north west of bridge).
Access
- Rowan
Road Bridge – From Port Richey, take US 19 south to Main
Street. Turn east on Main Street to Congress. Take Congress south
to Nebraska. Take Nebraska east to CR 77 (Rowan Road) south to
bridge.
- Francis
Avenue City Park – From US 19 go east on Main Street, go
to Madison, turn South on Madison, turn east on Louisiana Avenue
to park entrance. Path to canoe launch from vehicle parking. (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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