PERDIDO RIVER CANOE TRAIL
DESCRIPTION: The Perdido River forms the border between Florida and Alabama. This 24-miles canoe trail gently curves past forests of pine and cypress. The sand bottom is visible through clear water, and large white sandbars are numerous along bends in the river. Around any curve you might see wildlife, such as turtles piled one on top of each other sunning on a log, or a deer or turkey coming for a drink.
MILEAGE: 24
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
DIFFICULTY: Easy
USUAL CURRENT: Average (2-3 mph)
NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS: No guns or dogs are allowed on the Alabama side. Carefully observe no trespassing signs. A log jam on the upper section requires portaging. Take extra security precautions when leaving cars unattended at Barrineau Park and Muscogee Bridges.
COUNTY HIGHWAY MAPS: Escambia, Florida; Baldwin, Alabama
USGS TOPO QUADS: Dyas, Robertsdale, Muscogee
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS: 911 or Sheriff, 436-9630
ACCESS POINTS:
1.Three Runs - From CR 99 at Bay Springs, take CR 97-a west. After 3 miles, CR 97-a turns 90 degrees north. Continue north another 1 1/2 miles to Pineville road at Walnut Hill Water Tower. Go approximately 2 1/2 miles to first dirt road on left past Brushy Creek Bridge to Three Runs access.
2. Old Water Ferry Landing - Same as above, except turn south onto dirt road where paved road turns north sharply. Take dirt road south about 2 miles to landing (5 miles)
3. Barrineau Park Bridge - From intersection of CR 196 and CR 99, at Barrineau Park, take dirt road west 1/4 miles to bridge. (10 miles)
4. Muscogee Bridge CR 84 - From Cantonment, head west on CR 184 to fork in road. Take left for 2 1/2 miles to river Annex Road. Go right 1 mile to bridge. (9 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.
CANOE LIVERIES AND OUTFITTERS:
Perdido River Canoe Rental Adventures Unlimited 2971 Highway 97 Route 4, Box 68 Cantonment, Fl 32533 Cantonment, Fl 32533 (850)587-5598 (850)968-5529 Johnny & Robin Lawson David & Linda Venn
If any of the information on this page is incorrect or if you would like to make a comment, please contact me at wrpaulchek@pcola.gulf.net
This page produced and edited by the Order of the Arrow, Yustaga 385. Gulf Coast Council, Boy Scouts of America.