Pelican Bay’s Great Outdoors Welcome to the Clam Bay canoe trail. Trail markers begin at the Foundation public canoe ramp, adjacent to the Naples Grande Resort and finish at No. 32 in Upper Clam Bay. The Foundation makes canoes available to Pelican Bay residents/guests along the north boardwalk at marker No. 26. Obtain life jackets and paddles from the security guard at Tram Station No. 6 at the start of the north boardwalk. Equipment is available from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. All equipment must be returned by 6 p.m. Following is a brief field guide and trail map for the mangrove estuary. We hope you enjoy your trip and come back again! Please take note of the safety information below before you set out. • Do not stand up in the canoe! On entering, steady the canoe with hands on either side and place your weight in the middle. • Everyone should have a life jacket on board and children must wear them at all times. • Do not forget water, sunscreen and bug spray. Take a cellphone if you have one. • Almost the entire bay system is shallow enough to stand in if the canoe tips. Be aware that the substrate is often soft mud. • It can be difficult to paddle against the wind across the bays; plan your trip with this in mind. Tidal flows can be strong, especially close to Clam Pass. • Feeding or harassing any wildlife is prohibited. • Please be aware that alligators are present in Clam Bay waters. • Watch out for spiders overhead in the creeks. The crab-like spiny orb weaver does bite but is not dangerous. • Follow the trail markers and check the map to determine where you are. It’s hard to get lost in Clam Bay, but please remember, don’t leave the pass into the Gulf; even a light chop can flip a canoe quickly. • Have fun! For more information, contact the Pelican Bay Services Division at 801 Laurel Oak Drive, Suite 102, Naples, Florida 34108, or by phone at 239-252-1355. For canoe information, contact Pelican Bay Foundation at 239-597-8081. Clam Bay Canoe Trail Information guide Pelican Bay Lifestyle Guide 2026 98 PelicanBay.org
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