CLAM BAY
Canoe Trail
Information Guide
SAFETY INFORMATION
For more information contact:
Pelican Bay Services Division - 801 Laurel Oak Drive, Suite 302, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: 239-597-1749
Pelican Bay Foundation (for canoe information) 239-597-8877
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 #32 in Upper
Clam Bay. The Foundation makes canoes available to
Pelican Bay residents / guests along the north boardwalk
at marker #26. Obtain life jackets and paddles from the
security guard at Tram Station #6 at the start of the
north boardwalk. Equipment is available from 8:00 am
to noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. All equipment must be
returned by 6:00 pm. This brochure has been designed as
a trail map and brief field guide 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.
• Don’t forget water, sunscreen and bug spray. Take a
cell phone if you have one.
• Almost the entire bay system is shallow enough to
stand in the canoe tips. Be aware that the substrate is
often soft mud.
• It can be difficult paddling 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 has a bite but is
not dangerous.
• Follow the trail markers and check the map to deter-
mine where you are. It’s hard to get lost in Clam Bay but
please remember - don’t leave the pass into the Gulf of
Mexico; even a light chop can flip a canoe quickly.
• Have Fun!
