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Blue Hike Kayak Tours

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+
Fall 2026 dates will be posted for registration on September 1.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations requested at least 48 hours in advance may receive a refund. Cancellations within 48 hours of the event forfeit a refund.

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

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.

Availability as of 4/22:

May and June have a few spots available but NO rental kayaks.

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Upcoming events

  • Blue Hike Kayak Tour AB Canal

    • Sat, May 23, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    NOTE: The date for this trip has changed to 5/23.

    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.

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  • Blue Hike Kayak Tour TBD

    • Sat, June 20, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 2
    Register

    NOTE: The date for this trip has changed to 6/20.

    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.

    Show details

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.


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

Email: information@oaklandnaturepreserve.org

  

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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