Paddle the Santa Fe River’s Famous Springs

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Explore crystal-clear Florida springs on the iconic 8 Springs in 8 Miles® Paddle Adventure starting at Poe Springs Park.

Poe Springs Park is still open but the spring is closed. All other springs on the Santa Fe are clear and swimmer ready. Paddle the 8 in 8 to see them all!

Beginner Friendly

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Shuttle Included

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Crystal Clear Springs

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No Guide Needed

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Spotlight Adventures on the Santa Fe River, High Springs, Florida

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• Personal Paddling Craft Shuttles

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• Home of the 8 Springs in 8 Miles® • Blue Springs Hopper • & the Ginnie Springs Paddle

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Spotlight Adventures on the Santa Fe River, High Springs, Florida

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Real Time Availability for paddle trips on the Santa Fe River

Blue Springs Hopper is the shortest and most tranquil Adventure.

Only 2.5 miles of downriver paddling taking an average of 1.5 hours to complete

You begin at Poe Springs Park, launching at the Kayak Launch/Boat Launch. From there, you will enjoy a peaceful, spring packed paddle downriver. Next, you will make your way up the Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - ¼ mile Springrun‍ to the paddle launch. Here you will exit and enjoy the park. Finally, you will check in at the Gilchrist Blue Springs Smokehouse & Mercantile to await the next return shuttle. ‍$35 - $85

Ginnie Springs Adventure is a longer but more spring packed paddle.

*Comes with a Ginnie Springs Day Use Pass (Bracelet Provided)

5 miles of downriver paddling taking an average of 3.5 hours to complete

You begin at Poe Springs Park, launching at the Kayak Launch/Boat Launch. From there, you will enjoy a peaceful, spring packed paddle downriver. Next, because you have a Ginnie Springs bracelet, you will be able to enjoy the park prior to your call for pickup. Once your shuttle is on the way, wait at the Ginnie Springs Boat Ramp on your return shuttle back to Poe Springs Park to finish. $35 - $90

8 Springs in 8 Miles® is the most memorable, famous, and spring packed Adventure on the Santa Fe River

8 miles of downriver paddling taking an average of 4.5 hours to complete

You start right at Poe Springs Ramp and paddle downriver visiting at least 8 iconic springs along the way. After reaching Santa Fe River Park (47 Bridge) you will call for your return shuttle to come and pick you up.. $30 - $80

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