Timucuan Trail Waterway Paddling GuideBR 4 Paddle north up Simpson Creek to ocean. Paddle south...
Transcript of Timucuan Trail Waterway Paddling GuideBR 4 Paddle north up Simpson Creek to ocean. Paddle south...
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Chicopit Bay
St. Johns River
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This publication was funded in part through a grant agreement from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program, by
a grant provided by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Award No. NAO9NOS4190076. The views, statements, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the State of Florida, NOAA or any of their subagencies. Printed September 2018.
Timucuan Trail Waterway Paddling Guide
Route DescriptionsBackground colors in this chart correspond to the colors of the routes indicated on map.
Trail Location/Description
Starting Point
Directions from Starting Point
Average Paddle Time
Northern half Simpson Creek
LP 2 Paddle north to Atlantic Ocean. Then return south to LP 2.
3 hrs round-trip
Southern half Simpson Creek
LP 2 Paddle south to Ft. George River. Then return north to LP 2.
3 hrs round-trip
Little Talbot Island Circumnavigational Trail*
BR 4 Paddle north up Simpson Creek to ocean. Paddle south along shore of ocean back to BR 4. *Advanced paddlers only.
6 hrs round-trip
Intracoastal/Fort George River route
BR 1 Paddle south to BR 4. 5 hrs one-way
Big Talbot Island Ocean Route
BR 1 Paddle south to LP 2. 3-4 hrs one-way
Betz-Tiger LP 1 Paddle north to north end of Betz-Tiger. Then paddle south back to LP 1.
3 hrs round-trip
Pumpkin Hill LP 1 Paddle south to Cedar Point Creek. Turn east to Sisters Creek. Then north to Horseshoe Creek and end at BR 2.
4 hrs one-way
Palms Fish CampBoat Ramp
LP 5 Paddle north to Pescatello Island. Paddle south back to LP 5
4 hrs round trip
Alimacani to Huguenot
BR 4 Paddle south to LP 3. Then paddle north back to BR 4.
2 hrs round-trip
Jim King Park** LP 4 Paddle northwest to Hannah Mills Creek. Return to LP 4.. **Take a GPS device.
2.5 - 3 hrs round-trip
KEY: BR = Boat Ramp LP = Launch Point
This chart is not intended for navigational use.
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LEGENDLaunch Points
Boat Ramps
Marinas
GPS Coordinates
ICW Channel Markers
Parks & Preserves
Salt Marsh Areas
Timucuan Paved Trail
Hiking Trails
CAUTION TRAFFIC
BeachesCanoe/KayakRentals
Camping
Fishing
Nature Trails
Picnic Tables& GrillsPlayground
Restrooms
Restuarant
Water
High Boat Traffic
CAUTION CURRENTSStrong Currents
CAUTION WAVESExperienced Paddlers Only
CAUTION DEPTHSLimited Access at Low Tide
RESTRICTED WATER AREAS
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GPS CoordinatesLatitude Longitude
1 30º 30´ 37.6´´ -81º 27´ 42.1´´
2 30º 30´ 24.1´´ -81º 28´ 16.3´´
3 30º 29´ 58´´ -81º 29´ 33´´
4 30º 29´ 14´´ -81º 29´ 20´´
5 30º 29´ 00´´ -81º 25´ 26´´
6 30º 27´ 46´´ -81º 28´ 36´´
7 30º 27´ 37.3´´ -81º 25´ 42.0´´
8 30º 27´ 12.8´´ -81º 26´ 52.4´´
9 30º 27´ 7.4´´ -81º 25´ 22.9´´
10 30º 26´ 39.4´´ -81º 27´ 39.0´´
11 30º 26´ 22.7´´ -81º 27´ 20.0´´
12 30º 26´ 46.4´´ -81º 26´ 55.0´´
13 30º 26´ 29.6´´ -81º 26´ 21.9´´
14 30º 26´ 25.1´´ -81º 26´ 11.3´´
15 30º 26´ 24.9´´ -81º 25´ 32.2´´
16 30º 26´ 25.9´´ -81º 25´ 17.8´´
17 30º 25´ 17.2´´ -81º 25´ 12.5´´
18 30º 25´ 17.2´´ -81º 25´ 12.5´´
19 30º 25´ 42.6´´ -81º 24´ 19.7´´
20 30º 25´ 46´´ -81º 29´ 48´´
21 30º 24´ 21´´ -81º 30´ 19´´
22 30º 23´ 41´´ -81º 27´ 36´´
Approx. scale
1 mile0 1/2
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Launch Points Address Description
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Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park
13990 Pumpkin Hill Rd.
Skill Level: Intermediate. Moderate current.Accessibility: Unimproved shore.
2 Kayak Amelia 13030
Heckscher Dr.
Skill Level: Intermediate. Moderate current.Accessibility: Shore & Dock Launch options.
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Huguenot Memorial Park 10980
Heckscher Dr.
Skill Level: Intermediate. Moderate current.Accessibility: Unimproved Shore/Beach Launch
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Jim King Park & Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek
8203 Heckscher Dr.
Skill Level: Intermediate. Moderate current.Accessibility: Dock w/cradle & Shore Launch options.
5 Palms Fish Camp
6359 Heckscher Dr.
Skill Level: Intermediate. Moderate current.Accessibility: Improved shore w/access.
Canoe/Kayak Access Only
Boat Ramps AddressesAll Boat Ramps are also available for launching canoes & kayaks.Watch for boat Traffi c.
1 Big Talbot Island State Park
15500 Heckscher Dr.
2 Cedar Point 9023 Cedar Point Rd.
3 Fort George Island Cultural State Park
11241 Fort George Rd.(behind the Ribault Club)
4 Alimacani Boat Ramp 11080 Heckscher Dr.
5 Palms Fish Camp Boat Ramp 6359 Heckscher Dr.
6 Fulton Road Landing 5099 Fulton Rd.
7 Joe Carlucci Sisters Creek Park & Boat Ramp 8414 Heritage River Rd.
8 Jim King Park & Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek 8203 Heckscher Dr.
9 Michael B. Scalon Mayport Boat Ramp 4870 Ocean Street
CAUTION! PLAN TRIPS AROUND TIDES!
Marinas Bait & Tackle Addresses
1 Fort George Marina 9954 Heckscher Dr.
2 Morningstar • 4852 Ocean St. 3 Monty’s Marina 4378 Ocean St.
CAUTION! Watch For Boat Traffi c.