Most experienced paddlers plan to travel between 8 and 12 miles per day. Tides and winds can make paddling difficult. To prevent prop dredging, which results in increased turbidity and the destruction of sub-merged natural features, boats with drafts of two feet or more, including the propellor, should not use the waterway. The “Nightmare” and Broad Creek are passable only to paddlers at high tide. Powerboats over 18' long may have to detour around Alligator and Plate Creeks. There are many areas of very shallow water that may be encountered along the Wilderness Waterway. Arrange in advance for a vehicle shuttle. This route is recommended for experienced paddlers only. Most paddlers allow at least eight days to complete the trip. The 99-mile Wilderness Waterway attracts interest because it connects Flamingo and Everglades City. Refer to maps, nautical charts, and guide books. Possibilities are unlimited for overnight wilderness trip routes from Flamingo or Gulf Coast. Consult visitor center maps before departure. Some sites are not indicated with a tent symbol on nautical charts.
Charts may be purchased at the Coe and Gulf Coast Visitor Centers, Flamingo Adventures (Marina Store), Everglades Florida Adventures (Everglades City), or ordered from the Florida National Parks Association. Nautical charts are necessary for finding your way in the wilderness and are useful in planning your trip. The winter months (December – April) tend to be more pleasant. If you require assistance planning your trip, call or stop by the Gulf Coast (Everglades City) or Flamingo Visitor Centers.īecause of the heat, severe storms, and intolerable numbers of mosquitoes, summer (June – October) is not the best time of year for a wilderness trip. Plan at least two routes before arriving at the park in case your first choice is already filled. Safely exploring a wilderness by water requires careful preparation and planning.
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