Checking on the kayak, 8:23 AM. The only drawback about Cave Dive Camp is the steep bank. My kayak was mostly on the limestone bank, stern in the River. Two ropes held through the night.
Still there an hour later when we returned from Ivey Memorial Park in Branford. I left the Outback and trailer, road back to Cave Dive Camp with Sean. Saw deer on the ride back.
Starting the 12 mile paddle at 9:32
Mearson Springs
Adams Tract River Camp
Adams Tract Launch (I think)
Boiling Spring
Rat snake. Would not have seen it had I entered Troy Spring at my usual spot. But, the water was fairly high at the concrete ramp, and the footing was mucky. So, I took the long way from the dock to the main entrance to Troy Spring
Troy Spring
I do not think I have ever had a better view of the remains of the Madison. Scuttled in the run during the Civil War
Old photo of a more intact Madison
Where I usually enter the spring when arriving by kayak.
Ruth Springs Run
First time I have been able to kayak into Ruth Springs
Little River Spring
Patrician Oaks Ramp. I have taken out here a few times. Not today
Red shouldered hawk
A spring
Had to climb over a downed tree and step through some muck to get in it.
A spring run?
Another spring run?
US 27 Bridge
Branford Spring
Landed at 5:07
Took a dip in Branford Spring.
Not the prettiest spring, but nice to have snorkeled in 6 springs this day. Mearson, Troy, Ruth, Little River, Branford, and Mucky Sulphur Spring. The last one noted as, "Unnamed Spring on the Suwannee
River Wilderness Trail Guide and Map
Talking to a guy at Ivey Memorial Park, I learned that through paddlers can camp here. Good to know.
Kayak/canoe racks confirm camping is allowed.
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