Coastal, River and Blueway Trails
St Johns River Trail
All Maps and Info Sheets are downloadable and printable in an 8.5 X 11" format. For more information on mentioned boat ramps and paddle launches, please see Launch Sites and click on the icons for additional details.
St John's River Trail Segment 24 Information
This Segment consists of legs 15 through 17 of the Lower Basin of the 310 mile long north flowing river. It is the longest flowing river in Florida. Water levels vary considerably with rainfall amounts. At this point strong tidal currents become an increasingly important consideration the closer you get to the mouth of the river. Plan to use them to your advantage by riding the outgoing tide. Wind can be an important factor on some of the wider parts of the St Johns. Always make sure to carry plenty of water and food. Make sure you leave a good float plan. Carry good maps, a compass and GPS. This Segment is recommended for advanced paddlers only due to strong tidal currents, heavy powerboat traffic and exposure due to the width of the river. For more details contact the St Johns River Alliance. Make sure you make reservations ahead of time at all State and private campgrounds to make sure you have a campsite upon arrival. For the remainder of the St Johns River Trail, See Segments 22, 23 and 25.
NOTE : Great care has been taken to ensure this guides accuracy, but weather, tides, and water conditions can change rapidly and create hazardous conditions. These maps are for visual reference only, please consult NOAA Charts for navigation. Paddlers should have all proper safety equipment and check conditions before departure. All paddlers should always wear PFDs while on the water, and leave a float plan. There are inherent dangers in any paddle sport. There are special hazards along the Florida rivers due to shifting tides, changing wind and weather, water levels, and treacherous bottoms with soft mud, rocks, and possible deadfall. It is up to each paddler to be aware of these dangers, to accept and be prepared for the risks involved, and to be certain they have the skills to safely paddle in these conditions.
Download and Print Instructions:
Maps: To print out maps in full size, please left click on map below to pull up full size map, then right click on full size map and choose “Save Image As”. Save to your desktop or designated folder. Print from there.
Info Sheets: To print out Info Sheets, please click on the green Info Sheet button, then right click on the Info Sheet and choose “Save As”. Save to your desktop or designated folder. Print from there.
KMZ: To download the KMZ track file, click on the KMZ button. Once downloaded, locate the file on your computer and click on it. The file will then open in Google Earth. You must have the Google Earth or Google Earth Pro app on your computer or device. The downloaded KMZ file can also be directly uploaded to Garmin’s Homeport app (Garmin Explore app for Garmin InReach devices) and then downloaded to any Garmin GPS device. KMZ routes are for general navigation purposes only and may need to be adjusted for water levels and weather considerations.
