Newnans Lake Monday Morning Paddle with Florida Trail Association

Description: Let’s paddle board, kayak or canoe-even small electric powered are OK. We will put in at Powers Park Boat Ramp and paddle towards Palm Point at leisurely pace then towards Prairie Creek near Kate’s Fish Camp and back out of water by ~11:00AM. Pack snacks/lunch/ plenty of non-alcoholic beverages. We will stop periodically to view wildlife, eat and rest during our morning paddle. Abundant wildlife to see.
Florida public waters require safety standards. It is mandatory to have a US Coast Guard-approved PFD, Personal Flotation Device, (Life Jacket) for every person on board kayak or canoe and a loud sound-making device like a whistle.” Vessels 16-26 ft require different regulations. Refer to Florida Kayak and Boat Registration laws for boats of 16-26 ft. length and/or motorized vessels including trolling motors.
General Information: Newnans Lake is ~ 1.12 miles wide, home to many forms of wildlife and designated as a protected site by Alachua County. Lake was originally known as Lake Pithlachocco.
Max depth 12 ft.
Bathrooms: Yes -at ramp
Dogs allowed: No
Restricted to 20 FTA Members only. Adults over 18. Experienced paddlers with strong swimming skills. Not a member?? Join by phone 877-HIKE-FLA or online at floridatrail.org/join. “The Florida Trail Association builds, maintains, protects, and promotes the unique Florida Trail (FT)”, one of eleven National Scenic Trails in the US.” “Building More Than Trails.”