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OVERVIEW:
Cypremort Point Paddling Trail #2 begins at the Baldwin Boat Launch on Bayou Teche, turns onto the Charenton Drainage and Navigation Canal and continues into the open waters of West Cote Blanche Bay. The trail ends at the landing in Cypremort Point State Park or Burns Point Boat Launch.
The coast is low lying marsh except at Cote Blanche Island. Cote Blanche Island is one of the highest points of land along this coast, and it is also the location of one of Louisiana’s coastal salt mines. This area offers an abundance of fishing opportunities and myriad of shore birds to view while paddling.
Six cabins are available to rent at Cypremort Point State Park. Reservations are recommended. Campsites are available at Burns Point and Cypremort Point State Park.
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NEARBY CITIES:
Cypremort Point, Jeanerette, Charenton, Baldwin, Franklin
MILEAGE:
Baldwin Boat Launch to Burns Point Boat Launch - 26.2
Baldwin Boat Launch to Cypremort Point State Park - 27.4 miles
TYPE OF TRAIL:
Linear route: shuttle service may be necessary.
SKILL LEVEL:
Experienced
DIFFICULTY:
Hard
APPROXIMATE PADDLING TIME:
Approximately 12- 14 hours
USUAL CURRENT:
0.5 to 3 miles per hour between the bay and Bayou Teche
NOTES & PRECAUTIONS:
- Saltwater trail with lots of open water! Self rescue is a must! Use caution crossing Intracoastal Canal due to barge traffic: wind direction may deflect the sound of oncoming barges. High winds can cause choppiness. Watch for high-speed boat traffic and sudden storms. May through September can be very hot! Bring sunscreen, plenty of water and bug spray.
ACCESS:
- Baldwin Boat Launch – From Hwy 90, take the Baldwin Exit (Exit 83). Turn left at the stop sign. Turn right onto Hwy 182. From the light at this intersection, travel .3 miles on Hwy 182. Turn left at the United Methodist Church Cemetery next to the Sager-Brown Facility. (The road is unmarked.)
GPS: N29 49' 59.0" W-91 32' 34.0"
- Cypremort Point State Park (Quintana Boat Launch) – From Hwy 90, take the Baldwin/Louisa Exit to Hwy 83. Head west on Hwy 83. Cypremort Point State Park is 20 miles from the exit. From Hwy 83 take a right onto Hwy 319. Cross over the bridge. Cypremort Point State Park will be on your right. There will be a launch fee.
GPS: N29 43' 53.6" W-91 50' 26.0"
POINTS OF INTEREST:
- Burns Point Campground, Hwy 317 South of Centerville, Centerville, (337) 836-9784
- Cote Blanche Island
- Cypremort Point State Park, 306 Beach Lane, Cypremort Point, (337) 867-4510
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