Estero Bay And River , FL

Beginners may be comfortable paddling up or down stream a mile or two from the trail’s beginning at the boat ramp at Koreshan. However, the entire nine-mile paddling trail is suitable for intermediate paddlers who must be comfortable with open water conditions on Estero Bay. Expect wind, waves, heavy motorboat traffic across channels and tidal influence four miles downstream where the river meets the bay. Take time to tour the fascinating Koreshan State Park before or after your adventure. A good destination on the Estero River is Estero Bay Preserve State Park, offering a picnic area and 10 miles of hiking trails just two miles downstream from the Koreshan boat ramp. A fascinating stop mid-way is Mound Key Archeological State Park with an interpretive walk across the span of the island but no facilities. Estero River is part of the Great Calusa Blueway, a large system of scenic trails mingling along the coastline, offering many days of fine paddling and exploration.

Source: Florida Department of Evnironmental Protection

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Florida's Designated Paddling Trails - Florida DEP

Estero Bay and River Paddling Guide (PDF)- Florida DEP/content/floridas-designated-paddling-trails