Halfway Creek and Turner River Loop

AThe trip begins off of US 41 in Big Cypress National Preserve. The river winds its way through a variety of habitats, from the fresh water of the cypress swamp, through sawgrass prairies, to saltwater
mangrove forests. Along the way paddlers will encounter a series of challenging mangrove tunnels, quiet, sheltered lakes, and the flow of a river influenced more by tides than gravity. The trip terminates in the salt water of Chokoloskee Bay.
The launch area is located along US 41, 6 miles (10 km) east of SR 29. Launch your canoe on the eastern side of the Turner River bridge. Use caution: pull vehicle as far off of the roadway as possible and caution all members of your party to stay off the highway. A parking lot is located 1/2 mile (.8 km) east at the H.P. Williams Roadside Park.
Paddling Times:
US 41 to Chokoloskee - 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours.
US 41 to Ranger Station
via Halfway Creek - 6 to 7 hours.
via causeway - 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours.