Intracoastal Waterway/ Atlantic Ocean, FL

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.

Given the narrow Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), lengthy stretches of seawalls, and sometimes heavy boat traffic, this is a challenging segment and recommended for paddlers who have sufficient expertise in paddling over large and high energy wakes that often rebound off sea walls. Boat traffic is higher on weekends and holidays and should be avoided if possible. Paddlers should take special precautions in passing large ships moving and docking at Port Everglades.

During favorable weather, paddlers may opt to paddle along the Atlantic, with rest stops at area beaches.

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 17 maps - FDEP