Canoeing & Kayaking the Big Bend's Steinhatchee River

If you are an outdoor adventurer, this is an area you will definitely want to visit! Whether you have a half day, day, weekend or week the adventure starts in Steinhatchee!

In Florida's Big Bend, running into the the Gulf of Mexico is the Steinhatchee River. Located on the border of Dixie and Taylor County, the river separates the seaside villages of Jena and Steinhatchee. In days gone by the river was used to run logging boats to cedar key where the lumber was used to make items such as pencils.

The Steinhatchee River is one of the healthiest rivers in the state, and is part of the Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail. The trail offers the canoeist or kayaker the opportunity to paddle along some of the most uninhabited areas of the Gulf of Mexico.  Much of the river is not accessible by land. When paddling, wildlife is often spotted and a good opportunity to catch your dinner lies just below your vessel. The trail is not for the novice paddlers as the calm flat waters of the gulf can become choppy and are influenced by the tides.

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