Bear Lake Canoe Trail Status - Everglades Exploration Network2024-03-19T12:43:24Zhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/forum/topics/bear-lake-canoe-trail-status?feed=yes&xn_auth=noSo the Park did a good job of…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2018-03-25:2541133:Comment:772342018-03-25T16:25:23.062ZFlex Kayakfari.comhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/029
<p>So the Park did a good job of cutting out a path to go CB Pond -> CB -> Mud Lake -> Bear Lake. It's actually more fun to paddle now with the lil bit of extra challenge. Like Gary mentioned, the creek in/out of CB Pond has the most obstacles, but not too bad really.</p>
<p>Going around the back route I could see recent fishing activity as evidenced by the trash (which I picked up) on the Bear Lake shoreline. Yup, the land fishermen fully living up to their bad sphincter-person…</p>
<p>So the Park did a good job of cutting out a path to go CB Pond -> CB -> Mud Lake -> Bear Lake. It's actually more fun to paddle now with the lil bit of extra challenge. Like Gary mentioned, the creek in/out of CB Pond has the most obstacles, but not too bad really.</p>
<p>Going around the back route I could see recent fishing activity as evidenced by the trash (which I picked up) on the Bear Lake shoreline. Yup, the land fishermen fully living up to their bad sphincter-person reputation! :(</p>
<p>The other side of BLCT again has a lot of debris from Irma but I was able to make it within throwing distance of the bend where the mound is, but was stopped again by multiple deadfalls at that point. So the Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Canoe trail is currently impassable until a crew can go through to cut out the big deadfalls in the way. The parallel walking trail is OK however, and I saw a couple of casual hikers there as I was making my floating attempt!</p>
<p>All in all, it's an interesting time to paddle these areas because they look so different from before!</p> Flex
The creek from Coot to M…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2018-03-16:2541133:Comment:774332018-03-16T14:09:11.053ZGary Mhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/GaryM
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<p>The creek from Coot to Mud is open. It was actually easier than the creek from CB Pond to CB. But that was over a month ago so both are probably easy now.</p>
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<p>The creek from Coot to Mud is open. It was actually easier than the creek from CB Pond to CB. But that was over a month ago so both are probably easy now.</p> Glad to see that EEN is back…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2018-03-13:2541133:Comment:773352018-03-13T22:19:35.712ZFlex Kayakfari.comhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/029
<p>Glad to see that EEN is back with all the information collected over the years!!</p>
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<p>After Hurricane Irma the dirt road to BLCT has been closed from what I've been told. You can launch at Coot Bay Pond and hop over the short portage from Buttonwood Canal with a dolly cart. However the walking trail looks mostly clear, but the Homestead Canal itself if jammed with lots of deadfall and thousands of spiderwebs. I was able to float over/under all of it in a kayak, but maybe half-way…</p>
<p>Glad to see that EEN is back with all the information collected over the years!!</p>
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<p>After Hurricane Irma the dirt road to BLCT has been closed from what I've been told. You can launch at Coot Bay Pond and hop over the short portage from Buttonwood Canal with a dolly cart. However the walking trail looks mostly clear, but the Homestead Canal itself if jammed with lots of deadfall and thousands of spiderwebs. I was able to float over/under all of it in a kayak, but maybe half-way in there's a double stack deadfall that would require portaging to continue. I ran out of time, so couldn't continue, but mat try again from the other side (Mud Lake).</p> That was a trip I was conside…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2017-11-30:2541133:Comment:768292017-11-30T14:11:56.403ZJayhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/Jay
<p>That was a trip I was considering last weekend - went out to Pavilion instead. I contacted Terry who did not know but recommended a call to Park HQ. Based on what we saw on the invitational up at Mahogany Hammock and Lane Bay, I would be surprised if there were any issues...but worth the advanced call.</p>
<p>That was a trip I was considering last weekend - went out to Pavilion instead. I contacted Terry who did not know but recommended a call to Park HQ. Based on what we saw on the invitational up at Mahogany Hammock and Lane Bay, I would be surprised if there were any issues...but worth the advanced call.</p> Nov 27, 2017 question....is T…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2017-11-29:2541133:Comment:767292017-11-29T03:52:26.701ZAmazon Billhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/Bill
Nov 27, 2017 question....is The road open to Bear Lake trail canal and canoe launch? And is Bear Lake Canal open for canoes to get to Mud Lake and Bear lake. I’m thinking of heading out to SpoonBill Pass and Soupdooddle prairie.
Nov 27, 2017 question....is The road open to Bear Lake trail canal and canoe launch? And is Bear Lake Canal open for canoes to get to Mud Lake and Bear lake. I’m thinking of heading out to SpoonBill Pass and Soupdooddle prairie. Thanks, I appreciate the info…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-03-23:2541133:Comment:490832013-03-23T03:53:04.128ZDallashttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/DallasCobb
<p>Thanks, I appreciate the information. I hope that one day the trail will be open again. It provides a great way to get to the cape during windy conditions.</p>
<p>Thanks, I appreciate the information. I hope that one day the trail will be open again. It provides a great way to get to the cape during windy conditions.</p> Yes, there are plans to open…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-03-22:2541133:Comment:490812013-03-22T22:31:33.573ZAmazon Billhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/Bill
<p>Yes, there are plans to open it up. Mostly though volunteers working with the Swamp Apes organization. I have heard the portion of the east west canal past Bear Lake can be by-passed. They have built canal plugs out in the north-south portion, which can be seen on Google Earth.</p>
<p>Yes, there are plans to open it up. Mostly though volunteers working with the Swamp Apes organization. I have heard the portion of the east west canal past Bear Lake can be by-passed. They have built canal plugs out in the north-south portion, which can be seen on Google Earth.</p> Thanks Amazon Bill. Are there…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-03-22:2541133:Comment:487742013-03-22T16:15:27.351ZDallashttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/DallasCobb
<p>Thanks Amazon Bill. Are there still plans to try and reopen the route out to Cape Sable?</p>
<p>Thanks Amazon Bill. Are there still plans to try and reopen the route out to Cape Sable?</p> The canoe trail is open to wh…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-03-22:2541133:Comment:488652013-03-22T03:27:12.873ZAmazon Billhttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/Bill
The canoe trail is open to where Bear and Mud lakes meet. The hiking trail is open. So is the parking area near the trail which is a mile or so from the main paved park rd. That was at New Year holiday.
The canoe trail is open to where Bear and Mud lakes meet. The hiking trail is open. So is the parking area near the trail which is a mile or so from the main paved park rd. That was at New Year holiday. Does anyone know what the sta…tag:gladesgodeep.ning.com,2013-03-22:2541133:Comment:489752013-03-22T02:46:16.644ZDallashttp://gladesgodeep.ning.com/profile/DallasCobb
<p>Does anyone know what the status of this trail is as of March 2013 or if there are plans to reopen the route?</p>
<p>Does anyone know what the status of this trail is as of March 2013 or if there are plans to reopen the route?</p>