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Paddling in South Florida Florida

Wild and Scenic rivers, mangrove estuary and Everglades backcountry from the Treasure Coast to Florida Bay.

4 locations, 2 with a beginner route.

South Florida · Palm Beach County · Jupiter Inlet / Intracoastal Waterway

A Jupiter waterfront paddle launch with access to lagoon, Intracoastal and inlet scenery, plus snorkeling and family-friendly park amenities.

Beginner+ unrated routesDifficulty: Beginner
2 routesIntracoastal, Estuary, Ocean
High confidence

South Florida · Martin County · Loxahatchee River

A BYO paddle on Florida's federally designated Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River, with cypress-lined upper stretches and mangrove estuary scenery downstream.

IntermediateDifficulty: Intermediate
1 routeEstuary, River
High confidence

South Florida · Broward County · West Lake mangrove estuary / Intracoastal connection

A Broward County mangrove-estuary paddle from West Lake Park marina into one of the county's largest preserved coastal wetland systems.

Not yet ratedDifficulty: Not yet rated
3 routes0.9–1.2 miEstuary, Lake
High confidence

South Florida · Broward County · Whiskey Creek / Stranahan River connection

A 1.5-mile mangrove-lined creek inside a Broward beach state park, with easy access, SUP/kayak rentals and sheltered nature close to Fort Lauderdale.

BeginnerIntermediateDifficulty: Beginner to intermediate
2 routes3.8 miEstuary, Creek, Ocean
High confidence