About the Estero River Canoe Trail: The Estero River Canoe Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. The trail leads through subtropical hammocks that give way to mangrove swamps as the water becomes more brackish. The trail makes an interesting and easy one-day trip exploring mangrove coves and islands. Wildlife is abundant, including yellow-crowned night heron, anhinga and cormorant. You can also look for mangrove cuckoo and black-whiskered vireo. When the trail opens into Estero shoals, choose your own route through the mangrove islands. Stop over at Mound Key Archaeological State Park for a picnic lunch or a short walk on the nature trails.

I-75 Directions: Take exit 123, west on Corkscrew Rd. to US 41, north on US 41, first right after crossing Estero River.

US 41 (Tamiami Trail) Directions: Our entrance is located directly off US 41 on the east side. We are on the north bank of the Estero River.