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Santa Fe Paddling Adventures

Visit us at location to rent same day, or reserve online

Down river paddle trips to enjoy, explore, and recharge yourself …

$45 - $55 single kayaks/ $75 - $85 tandem kayaks or canoes

Personal equipment shuttles are located inside the booking process for $20 per vessel

Current Season - Open: Thur. - Mon. Closed: Tues. & Wed.

  • $55 - $75 Our newest and shortest Adventure! Enjoy a downriver paddle that allows you to visit Poe Springs, Lilly Springs, Pickard Springs, Mermaid Springs, Rum Island Springs, and end at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park. A magical little paddle with less paddling and more spring enjoyment than any other. Start by coming to Poe Springs Park, then paddle downriver to Gilchrist Blue Springs where you will wait for your return shuttle back to Poe Springs Park Reserve

  • $65 - $85 Our 2nd shortest paddle trip. Only 5 miles downriver. Meet at Poe Springs Boat Ramp and be shuttled up to 27 bridge to begin your paddle back downriver to Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park. Ending in the park, has its advantages... Swim and hike and enjoy the rest of your day as you wait for the first shuttle back to Poe Springs Park.

    • All rentals are due at Gilchrist Blue by 4pm. Last return shuttle is at 5:30p

    Reserve NowCheck in location-Poe Springs Boat Ramp: 28800 NW 182nd Ave. High Springs

  • $55 - $75 Our Most Popular Adventure with 8 marquee springs to visit along the way including Rum Island Springs, Gilchrist Blue Springs, & Ginnie Springs. (Average 4 hours)

    Your adventure starts at Poe Springs Park boat ramp. Check in and we will get you on your way to paddle downriver to Santa Fe River Park. There you will be shuttled back to Poe Springs Park.

    *Don't forget to paddle a short stretch upriver first to see Poe Springs, adding an extra Spring to your 8 in 8 Adventure!

    • Check in times 9:00am & 10:45am. Walk-ups welcome.

    • This trip requires waiting for return shuttle at the end. Wait times vary but may be up to 45 minutes. Restrooms and pavillions are on site at Santa Fe River Park ( takeout point )

    • All rentals are due back to Santa Fe River Park by 5pm

    Reserve Now Check in location-Poe Springs Boat Ramp: 28800 NW 182nd Ave. High Springs

  • $65 - $85 For those who need a little bit longer river therapy session!

    This 10 mile Adventure down the Santa Fe River takes you by over a dozen natural springs. Including Poe Springs, Rum Island Springs, Gilchrist Blue Springs, and Ginnie Springs to name the marquee ones at least.

    •Your Adventure starts at Poe Springs Park, where you will be shuttled to the drop in point at Hwy 27 Bridge, with your rented kayak/canoe. You paddle down the river back to the 47 bridge ( Santa Fe River Park). Here you will be picked up by our shuttle and brought back to Poe Springs.

    •Departure Time: 9:45am

    • There is a short wait time at the end of your trip, while waiting for return shuttles. But there are restrooms and pavillions to use.

    •All Rentals are due back at Santa Fe River park by 5:00pm

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  • Single Kayak $55 - $65Tandem Kayak/Canoe $75 - $85 Personal equipment shuttle $20 - $30 per vessel

    Open: Thur. - Mon.

    First Adventure begins at 9:00a

    Last Adventure begins at 12:30p

    Return shuttles begin after 1 pm

    Last Return shuttle at 5 pm

The Adventures on this page are downriver trips. All trips begin with check-in at Poe Springs Park

We are ready for Walk-ups or you can reserve here

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  • Rum Island Springs Park

    Rum Island Trip

    Our shortest trip but it is sure to impress.

    5 Miles down river with at least 7 springs to visit. (Average 4 hours)

    Meet us at Santa Fe River Park and be shuttled to Rum Island to begin your down river Adventure. (Park Here, End Here)

  • 8 Springs in 8 Miles

    8 Springs in 8 Miles

    Our Most Popular Adventure!

    8 Miles down river, with well over 8 marquee springs to visit along the way. (Average 5 hours)

    Meet us at Poe Springs Park Boat Ramp and to begin your down river Adventure. Once you en( at Santa Fe River Park, we will shutte you back to Poe Springs.

  • Kayak Santa Fe

    Bridge to Bridge

    For those wanting a bit extra yakking…

    10 Miles down river, with over a dozen springs to visit along the way. (Average 6 hours)

    Meet us at Santa Fe River Park and be shuttled to 27 Ramp to begin your down river Adventure. (Park Here, End Here)

8 Springs in 8 Miles: Poe to 47 (Purple to Red)

Rum Island Trip: Rum to 47 (Brown to Red)

Bridge to Bridge: 27 to 47 (Yellow to Red)

AOA Santa Fe River Adventures

  • Rum Island Springs Park

    Rum Island Trip

    Our shortest trip but it is sure to impress.

    5 Miles down river with at least 7 springs to visit. (Average 4 hours)

    Meet us at Santa Fe River Park and be shuttled to Rum Island to begin your down river Adventure. (Park Here, End Here)

  • 8 Springs in 8 Miles

    8 Springs in 8 Miles

    Our Most Popular Adventure!

    8 Miles down river, with well over 8 marquee springs to visit along the way. (Average 5 hours)

    Meet us at Poe Springs Park Boat Ramp and to begin your down river Adventure. Once you en( at Santa Fe River Park, we will shutte you back to Poe Springs.

  • Kayak Santa Fe

    Bridge to Bridge

    For those wanting a bit extra yakking…

    10 Miles down river, with over a dozen springs to visit along the way. (Average 6 hours)

    Meet us at Santa Fe River Park and be shuttled to 27 Ramp to begin your down river Adventure. (Park Here, End Here)