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Hells Bay Canoe Trail
A 5.5-mile, one-way trail through a mangrove swamp.
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Hells Bay Canoe Trail Details
This 5.5-mile (one way) trail snakes in and out of mangrove-lined creeks and a series of small bays. Hells Bay is a good choice if you want to camp out on one of the chickee campsites (elevated wooden platforms on open water), but remember that you must have a permit to do so. The first two are located at Pearl Bay and are 3.5 miles down the trail. For those looking for shorter options, it's possible to paddle just a short distance out and back. Regardless of your ambition, paddling in Hell's Bay will expose you to the complex ecosystem of the mangrove. Allow 6-8 hours to paddle the entire trail. More information is available here: [www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/upload/Hells-Bay-Canoe-Trail-Guide.pdf](https://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/upload/Hells-Bay-Canoe-Trail-Guide.pdf)
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Hells Bay Canoe Trail
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0.6 mi away
Noble Hammock Canoe Trail
A two-mile loop with sharp turns through the mangroves.
1.9 mi away
West Lake Boat Launch
The West Lake boat launch has pit toilets, picnic tables and a concrete ramp.
1.9 mi away
West Lake Canoe Trail
Paddle 7.7 miles one-way to Alligator Creek.
2.3 mi away
Nine Mile Pond Canoe Trail
A canoe trail taking paddlers through marsh and mangroves.
