Big Shoals State Park to Suwannee Wayside Paddle

Join us on this beautiful 6 mile section of the Suwannee River. This paddle is appropriate for anyone who is in reasonable physical condition, agile enough to launch from a rocky edge (see photo above), and can portage your kayak 400 feet. There will be plenty of time to enjoy the magnificent views and cool off in the river.
We will launch from Big Shoals State Park, paddle downstream 1 mile to the start of the portage trail around Big Shoals. Pack light as you will need to portage everything on a dirt trail. Then we get back in our boats and paddle on through Little Shoals.
Have at least one tow rope on your boat, bow and stern is even better, a rope is needed to lower your boat into the water after the portage.
Everyone must wear a PFD at all times.
Come on time to drop your kayak at the launch site and be ready to help with the shuttle to the take out in White Springs.
**Shuttle begins promptly at 9:30 a.m.
Put In: Big Shoals Tract Launch
Take Out: Suwannee River Wayside Park Ramp
Free: This outing is free to WWALS members, and $10 for non-members. If you would like to become a member and paddle free for a year, or if you prefer to pay the non-member fee, please pre-pay online before the outing if possible: https://wwals.net/outings/
Follow Leave No Trace principles by packing out all trash, avoiding damage to vegetation, and respecting wildlife. You can help with clean, swimmable, fishable, drinkable, water in the 10,000-square-mile Suwannee River Basin by becoming a WWALS member today! https://wwals.net/donations
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