Plan Your Trip

MAP 3
Know the river flow before you go. Check river gauges.

Midlebury Road
City of Kent
This primitive site allows access on river right to a section that is suitable for beginners. Access is river right. (Brochure printed in 2019 has the side wrong.)
Things to Know
• No amenities
• Small gravel parking lot, just north of the bridge
• Dropoff/pickup 25 feet from water’s edge
• Pedal/Paddle option. The Portage Hike and Bike Trailhead is on the south side of the bridge. It connects to the Bike & Hike Trail (Summit County) via one mile of roads. This enables a bike ride back from Brust Park or Silver Lake. Running or walking is not recommended.
• Class I downstream paddle to Brust Park involves no permanent hazards.


Brust Park
Summit Metro Parks – Munroe Falls
Things to Know
• Restaurants within walking distance, across the bridge in downtown Monroe Falls
• Dropoff/pickup 150 feet from water’s edge
• Pedal/Paddle option. The Bike & Hike Trail enables a ride/run/walk back from Silver Lake.
• Class I downstream paddle to Silver Lake involves no permanent hazards.


Silver Lake
Village of Silver Lake
Things to Know
• Dropoff/pickup 100 feet from water’s edge
• Pedal/Paddle option. The Bike & Hike Trail can be used to return to points as far upstream as Middlebury Road. See details under other river access points.
• Class I downstream paddle to Water Works Park involves no permanent hazards.


Water Works
City of Cuyahoga Falls
Things to Know
• Dropoff/pickup 25 feet from water’s edge
• Pedal/paddle option. A connecting trail over the river links to the Bike & Hike Trail. This can be used to return to points as far upstream as Middlebury Road. See details under other river access points.
• Class I downstream paddle to River Front Park involves bridge pillars after 0.75 miles that create a Class II flow issue. Proceed with caution.
Hazard
Know the river flow before you go. Check river gauges.
- Avoid pillars at this stone bridge.


River Front Park
City of Cuyahoga Falls
Things to Know
• Restaurants and groceries within walking distance
• Dropoff/pickup 500 feet from water’s edge (longer than usual)
• Last access point before Class V rapids.
Hazard
Know the river flow before you go. Check river gauges.
- Dangerous Class V rapids.


Downtown Cuyahoga Falls
City of Cuyahoga Falls
Things to Know
• Paved parking lot across the street, boardwalk with viewing areas
• Restaurants, restrooms, and drinking water within walking distance
• Pickup 150-foot carry up deck stairway
• Last access point before the Gorge Dam no paddle zone.
• More overlooks within walking distance at High Bridge Glens Park
• Longer walk to hiking trails and fishing dock in Gorge Metro Park
Hazard
Know the river flow before you go. Check river gauges.
- Doodlebug bridge abutments.
- White water behind The Sheraton.
- 60-foot dam at Gorge Metropark.
- Class III-IV rapids below dam.


Oxbow Area
Summit Metro Parks
Things to Know
• More recreational options, including river viewing areas, in nearby sections of Cascade Valley Metro Park, Sand Run Metro Park, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park
• Dropoff/pickup 500 feet from water’s edge (longer than usual)
• First access point after the Gorge Dam. Initial Class II flow settles nicely into Class I after ½ mile. Currently this is a beautiful but long (14.3-mile) paddle to the next access point. Before the Lock 29 access is a hazardous mill race and a low waterfall. No paddling in the mill race. To avoid the waterfall, portage left.
Hazard
Know the river flow before you go. Check river gauges.
See Map 4 for hazard details.
