Norwalk, Ohio Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Norwalk, Ohio and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. Look at the list of whitewater below, you're sure to find a good spot. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Pick the right stretch from the list below and have a great paddling trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Norwalk, Ohio: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Norwalk, Ohio Vermilion River, Ohio, Upper, 18 miles away, class I(II), 9 miles long. Vermilion River, Ohio, Middle, 22 miles away, class I(II), 8 miles long. Vermilion River, Ohio, Below Mill Hollow, 23 miles away, class I, 5.5 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Norwalk, Ohio Clear Fork of Mohican, Ohio, Pleasant Hill Reservoir to Black Fork, 36 miles away, class II, 4.9 miles long. Kokosing River, Ohio, Gambier to Walhonding River, 47 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Sandusky River, Ohio, Milldam in Tiffin to CR 38, 38 miles away, class II-III, 3.5 miles long. Sandusky River, Ohio, Ballville Dam to golf course, 37 miles away, class II(III), 0.3 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Norwalk, Ohio Chippewa Creek, Ohio, Rt. 82 to Brecksville Reservation, 70 miles away, class V, 1.65 miles long. Cuyahoga River, Ohio, Ira Road to Route 303, 72 miles away, class I, 6.8 miles long. Cuyahoga River, Ohio, Route 303 to Boston Mills Road, 74 miles away, class I-II, 2.7 miles long. Hocking River, Ohio, 1/4 mile above Rock Mill Road to Mt Zion Road, 74 miles away, class II-IV, 0.75 miles long. Lake Erie, Ohio, Edgewater Park, 62 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Licking River, Ohio, Newark to Rock Haven Park, 62 miles away, class I, 8.6 miles long. Licking River, Ohio, Ridgely Tract to Dillon Falls, 73 miles away, class II, 4.2 miles long. Olentangy River, Ohio, Delaware Recycling Plant to Chapman Road pull-off, 56 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Portage River, Ohio, Woodville to Elmore, 52 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Rocky Fork, Ohio, Hickman to Licking River, 59 miles away, class I, 10 miles long. Rocky River - North Branch, Ohio, Nichols Road to Granger Road, 56 miles away, class II-III, 4 miles long. Rocky River - West Branch, Ohio, Sprague to Cedar Point Road, 51 miles away, class II-III, 5.5 miles long. Scioto River, Ohio, O'Shaughnessy Dam, 63 miles away, class IV, 1 miles long. Tinker's Creek, Ohio, Pleasant Valley to Tinker's reservation, 75 miles away, class IV-V, 4.65 miles long. Wakatomica Creek, Ohio, to Muskingum River, 66 miles away, class II+, 12 miles long. Yellow Creek, Ohio, Ghent to Cuyahoga River, 70 miles away, class II(III), 4.3 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Norwalk, Ohio: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Norwalk, Ohio Clear Fork, Ohio, 32 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Snow Trails, Ohio, 24 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Norwalk, Ohio Mad River, Ohio, 89 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Alpine Valley, Ohio, 90 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Boston Mills, Ohio, 74 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Brandywine, Ohio, 74 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Pine Nob, Michigan, 99 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Norwalk, Ohio Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio, 120 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Mount Brighton, Michigan, 107 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Mount Holly, Michigan, 108 miles, vertical drop 350 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Norwalk, Ohio: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Norwalk, Ohio Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, 69 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Norwalk, Ohio National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Norwalk, Ohio Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, 289 miles Booker T Washington National Monument, 295 miles Gauley River National Recreation Area, 203 miles New River Gorge National River, 203 miles Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 298 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Ohio Rivers