Blackwater Creek from Seminole State Forest to Highbanks Marina

For ADVANCED PADDLERS only – advanced in ability not just in age.

We will paddle from the Seminole State Forest down Blackwater Creek to where it converges with the St Johns River. We will continue north (downstream) to Highbanks Marina (about 8.5 miles). There will be a 35 minute car shuttle from the Forest to Highbanks and another 35 minutes back to the start. The googlemaps search words for Highbanks is: Highbanks Marina & Camp Resort, West Highbanks Road, DeBary, FL.

We will meet at the locked gate at Seminole State Forest-Bear Pond Trailhead.

There may be fallen trees and other obstacles where you will need to exit your boat and go over / under / around to continue down the creek. We will all help each other. If that sounds like an adventure then this is the trip for you. If not, then there will be other trips to sign up for. Anyone with a non-traditional boat needs to check with me first. There will be scoot-overs, dead tree limbs, etc, so if you are feeling lucky and plan to bring an inflatable then you will need to bring a repair kit and know how to use it. Darryl will have kayaks available to rent.

There will need to be some communication before the trip to secure a free State Forest Use Permit and a $2 Day Pass (purchased on the day – we will be able to do this as a group.)

Please call me with any questions: 321-591-9044

James