Nature Trails

The protected seas of the Intracoastal Waterway and Charlotte Harbor, the rivers and streams provide the county a reputation Enjoy ranger-led turtle walks and beach nature hikes.also among the paddle-happy. The county’s Blueway Trails brochure maps out 53 trails ranging from under a mile to more than 18 miles in length. It scores the trails according to difficulty (beginner to expert), ease of access, scenic value and flora and fauna. Mangroves, salt water marshes and seagrass beds ensure a variety of animal life along the county’s trails, making paddling as much about the sightseeing as the exhilarating exercise. At water level, eye-to-eye with manatees and dolphin, one develops the most intimate relationship with the creatures sharing your space.