Any suggestions for a good 1 night trip within a couple of hours of Orlando that is primarily flatwater/Class I would be appreciated! For the most part the group is pretty inexperienced and will need to rent gear. Thanks!
2007-10-10 12:01:19 · 4 answers · asked by Beth 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Orlando
Well all of the water here is flat as it can be.
One can Canoe from Wekiva Springs state park to Blue Springs State park on the Wekiva and St. Johns Rivers. The canoes can be rented at either place (Camping gear is another matter, but both parks have camping). This is a long trip (20 miles) but can be done in a day with an early start.
A shorter, easier option would be Blues springs State park to Hontoon Island State park on the St. Johns River. Again there is camping at either end. Hontoon has primitive cabins (but they are often booked). This route is only about 3 miles, but you can explore the Dead river on the west side of Hontoon. (The dead river is perfect for canoeing)
Another alternative is many of the one-way day trips provided by differnt vendors. They provide all of the gear and transportaiton back to the starting point. Juniper Creek, Wekiva River, Econlockhatchee, Rock Springs Run, Withlacoochee all have canoe operations. that do this.
Good luck
2007-10-11 02:27:30 · answer #1 · answered by jehen 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
attempt Cedar Key. it rather is on the brink of St Pete, and is a old formed little fishing village. i think of there are additionally excursion boats you could hire. suitable it off with an incredible seafood dinner. in case you time it appropriate, you should hit it while they're having the two an paintings or seafood competition. (do no longer understand the genuine time). it rather is approximately perchance a million-2 hours north of St Pete, appropriate on the gulf (SW of Gainesville)
2016-12-29 03:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by tijerina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://local.yahoo.com/details?fr=dd-local-tl1&id=14435289&stx=canoe+trip&csz=Valrico+FL&ed=8.NpNq160SxoSIiyT49.F1rluMmosuqgfE5x2UQHPE884mng0dNNjtaw5VIiT.OV0QK1
Check it out. Really kind of nice.
2007-10-10 12:08:02 · answer #3 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.ecofloridamag.com/florida-paddling-boating.htm
2007-10-10 16:16:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋