DESTINATION - Peace River - Charlotte Harbor - Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member BoomersOTR
N 26° 54.661 W 082° 05.778
17R E 391140 N 2977051
The destination of the Peace River into Charlotte Harbor.
Waymark Code: WM12BGE
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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The Peace River is a 106 mile long river that originates in Polk County and flows southerly until it empties into Charlotte Harbor. It has a drainage basin of approximately 1400 square miles and provides flood control and fresh water to the Charlotte Harbor. Charlotte Harbor is the second largest bay in Florida and empties into the Gulf of Mexico.

This waymark is easy to reach by going to the Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda. A large parking lot is available. It's a short walk to the coordinates spot. A playground, beach, picnic area, nature boardwalk, fishing pier, boat ramp, restrooms and numerous other waymarks are within the park.

Ponce de Leon Park
3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950

Peace River info: (visit link)
Charlotte Harbor info: (visit link)
Parking Coordinates: 26.9102716 -82.0954593

Trailhead Coordinates: N/A

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