Ride in to the future.

You have been here before, but only in your imagination. You're gliding on air, above the crowd with clear view of everything ahead. At the same time, you're with crowd in perfect sync. No obstacles. No barriers. you find yourself traveling farther and seeing more. Go fast. Go slow. Go anywhere. This is how you envisioned travel sometime in the future.But this isn't the transportation of tomorrow. It's Segway, today.

Segway Smart Motion Technology consits of an intelligent network of sensors, mechanical assemblies, and control systems that enable the Segway PT to balance and move on two wheels. The second you step on, five micro-machined gyroscopes and two accelerometers sense the changing terrain and your body position at 100 times per second - faster than your brain can think.

This trail makes an ideal half-day trip. Only a few miles from Bradenton, the Upper Manatee River is easily accessible and you can paddle both ways so you don’t have to arrange for pick-up.

This short trail is recommended for paddlers with some experience. The tight curves in the narrow upper section require some technical paddling skill.

The Little Manatee River is a classic tannin-stained central Florida river. In a day’s paddle, it transitions from a 10-20 ft wide creek meandering through ash and oak dominated floodplain forest to a 300 ft wide tide-influenced river fanning through tidal marsh that empties into Tampa Bay.

The Hillsborough River Canoe Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails.

The Alafia River Canoe Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails.