Estero Bay, FL

Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail - Segment 12: Pine Island/ Estero Bay (Cayo Costa State Park to Lovers Key/ Bowtie Island)

Beginning at Big Lagoon State Park near Pensacola, extending around the Florida peninsula and Keys, and ending at Fort Clinch State Park near the Georgia state line in Fernandina Beach, the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail (commonly referred to as the CT) is a 1,515-mile sea kayaking paradise. It is the country's longest designated national recreation trail.

The Florida Department of Environemental Protection and the Florida Paddling Trails Association have detailed guides and maps available on their websites and are a great resource to plan your trip. See the links below.

For More Information and to Plan Your Trip Visit:

Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail Segments & Information - Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Florida Paddling Trails Association

Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail - Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail - Segment 12 maps - FDEP

Section Details

Trip Length Multiday, 41.5 Miles
Fishing Yes
Camping Yes
Manager Florida Paddling Trails Association, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Wild & Scenic No
Water Trail Yes
Partner Information https://floridadep.gov/parks/ogt/content/florida-circumnavigational-saltwater-paddling-trail-segments-information
https://www.floridapaddlingtrails.com/#gsc.tab=0
Photo Credit: David Moynahan/USFWS: Pine Island in Coastal Saltmarsh