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Blue Hike Kayak Tours

We are delighted to announce the re-launch of our Blue Hike Paddle Tours for the Fall and Winter seasons. This was made possible by generous support from Duke Energy. ONP’s Blue Hikes show paddlers the natural beauty, history, plants and animals of Lake Apopka, along with an interpretative telling the restoration progress of the lake. They have since diversified to include several other locations, highlighting features and importance of many other central Florida’s waterways.


We meet at various waterways around Central Florida. General locations are posted. Once we confirm good weather the day prior to the event, you will be emailed the exact meetup location and contact information for the trip leader.

Please read Participation Waiver and Release of Liability Below. Registration implies acceptance of the agreement and liability waiver.

Safety Restrictions:

  • Due to safety issues we have encountered in the past, we do NOT allow inflatable craft on our tours.
  • Participants under age 14 must be in a tandem kayak with a participating adult 18+

Need a kayak? Please check availability and rent through the links below before registering for the kayak hike.

We have a 2-step process to register properly for the blue hikes if you need to rent a vessel.

  1. Check kayak availability for your desired date by clicking on the Kayak Rental links below. Then by scrolling down on that page, selecting the month, then add to cart if one is available. Process that transaction.
  2. Come back to this page and Register for the Blue hike date that matches with your rental. Process that transaction.

If you are renting a kayak, you must rent it AND then also register as a participant.

You may bring your own kayak without needing to do Step 1 above.

All participants must register for the kayak hike as we have a limit for safety.

The fee is $5 (free for members), in addition to the kayak rental fee.

Do you need a kayak? Make sure you rent one here if you need a kayak for your Blue Hike. Kayaks are limited so check below before you register for the hike.

November and December tours have space for people who can bring their own hard-sided craft. Spring dates will be released for registration on November 10.





Upcoming events

    • Sat, November 08, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 4
    Register

    Need to rent a kayak? Kayaks are limited so please visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/blue-hike to rent kayak before you register for hike.

    Launch location: Trimble Park. Exact meetup information will be emailed the day prior to the event.

    • Sat, December 06, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Need to rent a kayak? Kayaks are limited so please visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/blue-hike to rent kayak before you register for hike.

    Launch location: Arnold Bros Boat Ramp. Exact meetup information will be emailed the day prior to the event.

    • Sat, January 10, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 15
    Registration is closed

    Need to rent a kayak? Kayaks are limited so please visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/blue-hike to rent kayak before you register for hike.

    Launch location: Dead River & Lake Harris. Exact meetup information will be emailed the day prior to the event.

    • Sat, February 07, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 16
    Registration is closed

    Need to rent a kayak? Kayaks are limited so please visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/blue-hike to rent kayak before you register for hike.

    Launch location: Montverde Boat Ramp. Exact meetup information will be emailed the day prior to the event.

    • Sat, March 14, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 16
    Registration is closed

    Need to rent a kayak? Kayaks are limited so please visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/blue-hike to rent kayak before you register for hike.

    Launch location: Bugg Spring. Exact meetup information will be emailed the day prior to the event.

    • Sat, April 18, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 16
    Registration is closed

    Need to rent a kayak? Kayaks are limited so please visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/blue-hike to rent kayak before you register for hike.

    Launch location: Crooked River. Exact meetup information will be emailed the day prior to the event.

    • Sat, May 16, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 16
    Registration is closed

    Need to rent a kayak? Kayaks are limited so please visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/blue-hike to rent kayak before you register for hike.

    Launch location: Lake Jem Park. Exact meetup information will be emailed the day prior to the event.

    • Sat, June 13, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 16
    Registration is closed

    Need to rent a kayak? Kayaks are limited so please visit www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/blue-hike to rent kayak before you register for hike.

    Launch location: TBD. Exact meetup information will be emailed the day prior to the event.

Florida Communities Trust LogoFunding for the acquisition of this site was provided by the Florida Communities Trust using Preservation 2000 funds.

 

  

Call: +1 407-905-0054

  

Address:
P O Box 841

747 Machete Trail

Oakland, FL 34760


A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

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