This trip is better for kayaks and low tide if you want to do the whole trip. During high tide, the overhead branches are a good bit tighter but it is still doable if you’re limber. The map starts across the highway, but you can begin this trip at PADDLE! the Florida Keys in Tavernier. The wildlife there is usually good, and by staying along the edge, you can avoid the short section which has boat traffic. If you have extra time, add on the first cove on your right, otherwise head straight for the second cove to get to the good stuff. Even the high tide halfway trip is good, but at low tide, you can get a kayak all the way back to the secret lagoon.Toward the end, give up the paddle and pull yourself along by the mangrove roots. Your diligence will be greatly rewarded when you reach the two lagoons. The first one is not very big, but after pulling through, it will feel rather roomy. But the second one is the real deal. That’s all I’ll say to keep from spoiling the effect, but it’s not to be missed. From Tavernier Creek, you can also access Florida Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.