You’ll need to bring your own canoe or kayak for this trip.
Join Matt Bruce for an exploration of the river that connects Newnans Lake and Paynes Prairie with Orange Lake.
We’ll take a short way upstream through cypress swamp then south through a network of narrow waterways that traverse the marsh dominating the northern arm of Orange Lake.
American White Pelican, several duck species, and Prothonotary Warbler are possible.
Get navigation from the link above or follow these directions: Take US 441 south from Gainesville to a mile south of the flashing light in Micanopy. Turn left onto County Road 346 and go 2.8 miles to the small bridge (Cross Creek Bridge on Google Maps) over River Styx. Park on the shoulder beyond the bridge. Bring sunscreen and water.
Note: this trip is subject to last-minute cancellation due to inclement weather or adverse river conditions.
Difficulty: 3 (may involve elevation change, uneven terrain, and/or walking distances greater than two miles).