Intracoastal Waterway, 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.

Special Considerations:

Special precautions should be taken in the narrow portions of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) regarding boat traffic; be wary of large boats and theirwakes. Boat wakes often rebound off sea walls. Boat traffic is higher on weekends andholidays. Do not tie kayaks to docks along the ICW as boat wakes may cause swampingor damage; always lift them out of the water. Lack of camping opportunities and the erosion of some spoil islands are the reasons for the 20-plus miles that need to be covered each day. (FDEP)

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 20 maps - FDEP