Wildlife & Wildflowers on Lofton Creek with Up the Creek Xpeditions

Rates

• Single Kayak: $55
• Tandem Kayak (Two paddlers per kayak): $110

Duration

• 2 hours

About

This protected hardwood creek in Yulee, Florida allows for a relaxing paddle any time of day. Shaded and shielded from the winds, the creek cuts through the forest and wanders back in time. Paddlers on Lofton Creek may see turtles and alligators sunning on fallen trees — and woodpeckers, Kingfishers and hawks flying through the canopy. Cypress knees rising out of the tea colored waters surround the Bald Cypress trees lining the creek; and a variety of flowers take turns blooming throughout every season of the year. Winding its way through the trees as it approaches the salt marsh interface; this black water creek shelters a wide variety of birds and animals. Paddle at your own pace through towering maple, bay and cypress trees as you listen to the birds and scan for wildlife. Unlike the salt marsh or open water, the trees along Lofton Creek offer protection from the wind, making this a great paddle even on very windy days. The creek is tidally influenced, but the current is very mild and relatively easy to paddle against — allowing us to paddle this trip at any time of day and making it an easy activity to plug into any vacation itinerary.This is an easy trip suited for all skill-levels and all ages; though, small children may have to ride in a tandem kayak with an adult. Typically, we enjoy two-hours of paddling on this easy, year-round trip.