Description
Book SynopsisGet the authoritative guide to the waterways of Florida, featuring almost all of the state’s paddleable waterways in 73 river profiles.
From the exciting and beautiful runs of the Panhandle’s Econfina Creek to slower floats through wildlife-rich Everglades National Park, the best way to experience the Sunshine State is by paddle! Canoeing & Kayaking Florida is the most comprehensive guide to the best of Florida’s unique streams, springs, creeks, rivers, and coastal waterways. Written by acclaimed author and adventurer Johnny Molloy, the guidebook provides engaging and concise information, while offering carefully selected details vital to a successful paddling trip.
For more than 35 years, Canoeing & Kayaking Florida has been a trusted source for paddlers. This updated edition presents paddling destinations like Seven Runs, a secluded tributary of the Choctawhatchee River; quiet, coastal Shell Creek; and the mighty Apalachicola River, with big sandbars, big hills, and a fast current. Those looking for still-water locales will enjoy secluded places such as Stagger Mud Lake.
Inside you’ll find:
- Details on 73 top paddling trips
- River profiles with maps and contact information
- Recommended runs for novice paddlers, trips with children, overnight trips, and more
- At-a-glance data including river class, length, and time
- GPS coordinates for all river put-ins and takeouts
Canoeing & Kayaking Florida is simply the best and most informative Florida paddling guide. Wet your paddle and whet your taste for outdoor adventure!
Table of ContentsDedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
Overview Map
River-Locator Map Key
Introduction
Part One: The Western Panhandle
- Perdido River
- Coldwater Creek
- Sweetwater Creek and Juniper Creek
- Blackwater River
- Yellow River
- Shoal River
- Seven Runs
- Choctawhatchee River
- Holmes Creek
- Econfina Creek of Washington and Bay Counties
- Chipola River
Part Two: The Central Panhandle
- Apalachicola River
- Ochlockonee River
- Sopchoppy River
- Graham Creek and East River
- Doyle Creek
- Owl Creek
- River Styx
- New River
- Lost Creek
Part Three: The Big Bend
- Wakulla River
- St. Marks River
- Wacissa River
- Aucilla River
- Econfina River of Taylor County
- Steinhatchee River
Part Four: The Northern Peninsula
- Withlacoochee River (North)
- Suwannee River
- Santa Fe River
- Ichetucknee River
- St. Marys River
- Black Creek
- North Fork Black Creek
Part Five: The Central Peninsula
- Withlacoochee River (South)
- Rainbow River
- Silver River
- Ocklawaha River
- Alexander Springs and Alexander Springs Creek
- Juniper Springs and Juniper Creek
- Salt Springs and Salt Springs Run
- Blue Creek
- Stagger Mud Lake
- St. Johns River and St. Francis Dead River
Part Six: The Central Highlands
- Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run
- Black Water Creek and Lake Norris
- Econlockhatchee River
- Shingle Creek
- Arbuckle Creek
- Peace River
- Fisheating Creek
Part Seven: The Atlantic Coast
- Pellicer Creek
- Bulow Creek
- Tomoka River
- Spruce Creek
- Turkey Creek
- South Prong of the St. Sebastian River
- South Fork of the St. Lucie River
- Loxahatchee River
Part Eight: The Southwest Gulf Coast
- Weeki Wachee River
- Hillsborough River
- Alafia River
- Little Manatee River
- Manatee River
- Myakka River
- Prairie Creek
- Shell Creek
- Caloosahatchee River and Hickey Creek
- Estero River
Part Nine: The Everglades
- Blackwater River at Collier-Seminole State Park
- Everglades National Park and the Wilderness Waterway
- Turner River Canoe Trail
- Nine-Mile Pond Canoe Trail
- Noble Hammock Canoe Trail
Part Ten: Appendixes
- Appendix A: Outfitters
- Appendix B: Safety Code of American Whitewater
Glossary
Index
About the Author
