Kayak and canoe launches on Little Muskingum River, Ohio
7 launch sites on Little Muskingum River from Ohio DNR Paddling Access. 7 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 7 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Hills Covered Bridge (Washington Co. Rd. 333) south of Hills and east of Marietta, access · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 388 m (1270 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -160 ft (about 13% average grade)
- Very long carry (over about 200 m): plan on a cart, or make two trips with gear first. (REI Expert Advice)
- Steep or stepped access: carry with two people (one at each end) or shoulder-carry with your PFD as padding, and consider a lighter boat. (REI Expert Advice)
- Steep bank: lower the boat bow-first, keep your weight low, and enter where the water is calm and deep enough to float the hull. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Ohio DNR Paddling Access. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Hune Covered Bridge (Wayne National Forest) off of S.R. 26 on Lawrence Twp. Rd. 34/Smith R · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Knowleton Covered Bridge Park north of Rinard Mills off S.R. 26 on Twp. Hwy. 384 (Wayne Na · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Lawrence Twp. Rd. 413 bridge off of S.R. 26 east of Dart, roadside access river right · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Rinard Covered Bridge at S.R. 26 and Ludlow Twp. Rd. 406/Tice Run Rd. east of Wingett Run, · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Ring Mill Canoe Access off of Twp. Hwy. 575 (Wayne National Forest), access river left · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Washington Co. Ludlow Twp. Rd. 136/Armstrong Rd. bridge off of S.R. 26 east of Bloomfield, · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
Ohio paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers
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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.