Kayak and canoe launches on Rocky River, Main Branch, Ohio
6 launch sites on Rocky River, Main Branch from Ohio DNR Paddling Access. 6 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 6 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Cedar Point Picnic Area off Cedar Point Road east of North Olmsted, access river left. · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Emerald Necklace Marina Access- Located off Valley Pkwy in Lakewood. This access can be us · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- End of Rockcliff Drive on Park Drive/Valley Pkwy just above the I-90 bridge east of Rocky · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Little Met Golf Course just upstream of old Lorain Rd. bridge off of Valley Pkwy., access · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- North Mastick Picnic area downstream of Puritas Ave bridge in Fairview Park, access river · Paddling access (hand launch)
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Access details not published; check before you go.
- Rocky River Reservation at end of Hogsback Lane on Park Drive in southeast Rocky River, ac · Paddling access (hand launch)
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- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 51 m (170 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -7 ft (about 4% average grade)
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.
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.