WAKULLA RIVER CANOE TRAIL
DESCRIPTION: 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. Wild life is abundant. Anhinga, Cormorant, Osprey, limpkin, gallinule, vulture and many wading birds can be seen on the river, along with turtles and alligators.
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 don't 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 Historical 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. 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.
COUNTY HIGHWAY MAPS: Wakulla
USGS TOPO QUADS: Crawfordville, St. Marks
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS: 911 or Sheriff 926-7171
ACCESS POINTS:
1. SR 365 Bridge - About 2 miles southwest of Wakulla.
2. US 98 Bridge - About 2 miles northwest of St. Marks (4 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:
TNT Hideaway, Inc Highway 98 Route 2, Box 4200 Crawfordville, Fl 32327 (904)925-6412