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Find a Water Trail

...in Ohio

Kokosing River Water Trail (28-mile trail; paddlers; Class I+ to II)

The Kokosing State Scenic River maintains its natural quality as it winds through mostly wooded and rural portions of Knox and Coshocton counties in Central Ohio. Beginning in Mount Vernon, this water trail includes long deep pools, riffles, short rapids, and scenic sandstone cliffs. Opportunities abound for wildlife viewing, fishing and hunting. Designation as a state scenic river and proximity to the Kokosing Gap Trail make this an ideal paddle/pedal destination.

• Download a printable map and interpretive guide (4 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") [428K; PDF]
• Request a printed brochure (22" x 17" folded map).

Muskingum River Water Trail (112-mile trail; paddlers and powerboats)

• Download a printable map and interpretive guide (13 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") [4.1 Megs; PDF]
• Request a printed brochure (22" x 34" folded map).

East Sandusky Bay Water Trail (15.3 miles, circular route) 

• Download a printable map and interpretive guide (7 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") [2.5 Megs; PDF]

Other Water Trails in Ohio

• Great Miami River (Miami Conservancy District)

• Mad River (Miami Conservancy District)

• Mentor Lagoons (City of Mentor)

• Ohio River Water Trail - Markland Pool (www.ohioriverway.org)

- Designated as an "ACA-Recommended Water Trail" for 2006.

• Stillwater River (Miami Conservancy District)

Ohio Water Trails in the Works

Vermilion-Lorain  Lorain County Metroparks, www.loraincountymetroparks.com

Lake Erie Islands www.coastalohio.com/explore/

Raccoon Creek www.raccooncreekwatertrail.org/

Hocking River Hocking River Commission, www.hockingriver.org

Mohican River Knox County Park District, www.knoxcountyparks.org

Olentangy River Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW), www.olentangywatershed.org 

Symmes Creek, Tuscarawas River and Walhonding River have groups working on designation but no web site