| POINTS OF
INTEREST
Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center
570 Bay Park Blvd., Englewood.
A great destination when planning a paddle route.
While exploring this 212-acre park you can enjoy
nature trails, pavilion, environmental classes, a
butterfly garden, environmental center, and
restrooms.
941-861-5000.
Cedar Point
Environmental Park
2300 Placida Road, Englewood, Charlotte County.
A 115-acre park that features an environmental
center, a picnic pavilion, fishing pier, playground,
and marked nature trails. Environmental classes and
wading trips are offered. Inquire at the visitor’s
center.
941-475-0769
www.checflorida.org
Stump Pass Beach
State Park
This 245-acre park in Charlotte County consists of
three islands and the protected channels between
them. A great landing point! The park is located at
the southern end of Manasota Key and is accessible
by land via the Tom Adams Bridge.
www.floridastateparks.org. |
MAP
 Lemon
Bay Trail
ROUTE
This trail begins at Manasota Beach and goes south into
Charlotte County offering over 20 miles of paddling
opportunities.
NAVIGATIONAL NOTES
This trail is suited for novice to intermediate paddlers
depending on weather conditions and tidal currents. Use caution
when paddling in the Intracoastal Waterway.
SHORT TRIPS
Indian Mound Park to Lemon Bay
Angles Fishing Pier
This 3-mile loop offers a perfect opportunity to bring a fishing
pole along as there is a bait shop at the pier located on the
east side of Tom Adams Bridge.
Indian Mound Park to Stump Pass
State Park
An approximately 5-mile loop. Paddling south from along the
mangrove coast you will have an easy paddle through mangrove
islands that offer wonderful bird viewing.
LAUNCH POINTS
Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center
570 Bay Park Blvd., Englewood. Going south on U.S. 41 take S.R.
776 (Englewood Road) to Old Englewood Road Take a right, going
west, at Stewart St., turn right on Curtis Blvd. and left on
Brengle Ave.
Indian Mound Park
210 Winson Ave., Englewood. Going south on U.S. 41 take S.R. 776
(Englewood Road) and continue south on Old Englewood Road until
you come to W. Dearborn St. and turn left, then turn right on N.
Green St. and then an immediate right onto Winson Ave. The park
is at the end of the road.
Cedar Point Environmental Park
2300 Placida Road, Englewood, Charlotte County.
Going south on U.S. 41 take S.R. 776 to Placida Road Take a
right, going south, and turn left onto S. Pine St. to the end of
the road. The launch point is located on Oyster Creek. |
