Everglades National Park National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Gulf Coast Paddling Guide Gulf Coast Paddling Guide Paddling in the Everglades and Big Cypress Everglades National Park and the Big Cypress National Preserve share a boarder near Everglades City. Between these parks visitors can enjoy scenic canoe trails that meander through cypress forests, mangrove tunnels, and shallow estuaries teeming with fish, birds, and other wildlife. Big Cypress to the north is dominated by cypress strands with fresh water that flows out into the coastal estuaries in the Ten Thousand Islands of Everglades National Park. The mix of fresh and salt water habitats provides ideal conditions for paddlers to view alligators, a variety of wading birds, dolphins, manatees, and osprey. While most of the trails are accessible year-round, the Turner River is impassable when the water is too high or too low. Most Paddlers attempt these trails during the winter months when it is cooler and there are less mosquitos. Paddling times vary from two to seven hours depending on winds, tides, paddling speeds, and which trails you choose. These trails can be difficult for inexperienced paddlers or under certain conditions. You can get information about the weather, tides, and conditions of the trails at the Gulf Coast Visitor Center (239) 695-3311or at the Big Cypress Welcome Center (239) 695-4758. Leave No Trace Follow the outdoor ethics of Leave no Trace. Leave what you find Minimize your impact Respect the wildlife Be considerate of other visitors Dispose of waste properly Plan ahead and be prepared Read all the safety guidelines on page 3 before attempting any canoe trips. HP Williams Everglades City Chokoloskee Turner River Halfway Creek Left Hand Turner River Turner River Halfway Creek Loop Sandfly Island Indian Key Big Cypress Welcome Center Chokoloskee Bay Canoe Launch Gulf Coast Visitor Center Canoe Launch Turner River Canoe Launch 29
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Everglades National Park National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior