Blackwater Creek to Lake Norris

We will launch at the East Trailhead and paddle north on Blackwater Creek to Lake Norris and return.
Paddles wet at 8:30 am.

------- From The St Johns Water River Management website:
https://www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/lake-norris/
Lake Norris is a spectacular darkwater lake and the Lake Norris Conservation Area was purchased to protect the extensive hardwood swamp that lies on the western shore of the lake and the shoreline of Black Water Creek, a major tributary of the Wekiva River. The upland portion of the conservation area consists of improved pasture, scrub and planted pine.
One of the special highlights of this property is its high concentration of osprey nests. The cypress that ring the outer perimeter of this blackwater lake boasts one of the highest concentrations of nesting osprey in central Florida. Staff at the Boy Scout Camp located on the northern shore of the lake have reported counting more than 100 active nests in the cypress trees that ring the lake.

Please look the address up before you get on the road so you are familiar with the area before you put all of your trust in the GPS.

Bring PFD, whistle, water, bug spray, sunscreen, and snack.

As always we will meet at a local restaurant for lunch. All are welcome.

AND REMEMBER EARLY IS ON TIME.