Routes Day trips Day trips by canoe , ranging in length from one hour to all day, may be done near Flamingo or Everglades City. Visitor centers at those locations have maps and advice on routes. Take your own canoe or rent one locally. Overnight Possibilities are unlimited for overnight wilderness trip routes. Contact a ranger by phone or in person for details.
Most canoeists allow at least eight days to complete the trip.
This route is recommended for experienced canoeists only. There are many areas of very shallow water that may be encountered along the Wilderness Waterway. Boats with drafts of two feet or more including the propeller should not utilize the waterway to prevent prop dredging resulting in an increase in turbidity and the destruction of submerged natural features. Some sites are not shown on nautical charts. Consult visitor center maps before departure.