Intracoastal Waterway (Sister's Creek)

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Put In : NE Side of Sister Creek Bridge or Kingfish Park on West side of Bridge Length : Varied Difficulty : Moderate Nature Stuff : Ospreys, Manatees, Dolphins, White Pelicans , Bald Eagles, Herons, Egrets, Shorebirds  PWC Factor : High The best place to put-in to access this part of the ICW is at the Kingfish Park on the north side of Heckscher Drive and the NW side of the bridge across the ICW. You can put-in at the boat ramp but it is usually quite busy so I will put in at a little basin located about 100 yds north of the ramp. At low tide this basin can be a little bit mucky so another option is to carry it around the north edge of the basin to a shell beach. As you might imagine, your options are pretty limitless as to where to go in the Intracoastal. To the west is the marsh that leads you back to Hannah Mills, Cedar Point and Clapboard Creek. To the east is Shad Creek and the marsh that runs along the west side of Ft. George Island. Of course, you can always just head either north or south until you hit either Maine or Miami. It's about 4.2 miles to Ft. George River where the ICW takes on another name. When I put in here it is primarily to have quick access to the Islands that run on either side of the channel, several of which are great for camping.  I have often encountered both manatees and dolphins in the ICW and the birdlife I have seen is pretty unlimited. To see the photo galleries associated with my trips to Sisters Creek and the links to the journal entries click here. DISCLAIMER :  This web site is my own personal web site and does not express the opinions or views of any other person or organization. Use the information contained herein at your own risk. I do not attempt to represent myself as an expert in the matters of paddling or the outdoors. Note : There are many references to areas where I have noted as pleasant and inviting places to either picnic, camp or otherwise enjoy. Be aware that you do so at your own risk and any violation of trespass laws you do so at your own discretion. Please be respectful of both the environment and other people's property. Note : I find it really sad that I have to even include a statement like this!