Ohio whitewater - Hocking River, Fairfield County

Fairfield county, 1/4 mile above Rock Mill Road to Mt Zion Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     0.75 miles
  The starting location is a reasonable drive from Columbus, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The 1/4 mile above Rock Mill Road to Mt Zion Road stretch of Hocking River is 0.75 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Fairfield County and the water flowing gracefully down Hocking River attract people from near and far. Hocking River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the 1/4 mile above Rock Mill Road to Mt Zion Road section is the
    only one. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
The average Ohio whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This stretch is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the long summer days at Hocking River highs are typically in the 80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come
 
with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Hocking River are in the 10's. The amount of rainfall that falls at Hocking River is close to the national average; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is February.

Hocking River, 1/4 mile above Rock Mill Road to Mt Zion Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 0.75 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.74885
Longitude: -82.71753

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.74369
Longitude: -82.70768

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Current weather conditions at Hocking River, Ohio
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Local climate location: COLUMBUS VALLEY CRSNG 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lancaster, Lancaster
6 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is Lancaster's newest hotel, opened in May 2001. We are conveniently located on the Lancaster Business Route 33 next to the River Valley Mall. Our hotel has the ...

Baymont Inn and Suites Lancaster, Lancaster
6 miles away
High-speed wireless Internet access in public areas and rooms, Complimentary continental breakfast, heated indoor pool, Exercise equipment, suites, Premium movie channels, Pay per view movies, In-room...

Hampton Inn Lancaster OH, Lancaster
6 miles away
The Hampton Inn Lancaster hotel in Ohio is located northwest of downtown Lancaster across from the River Valley Mall and next to the Olive Garden Restaurant. The Ohio University Lancaster is just two ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Columbus, Ohio, the metro area neareast to Hocking River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Hocking River.
 Ski Areas Near Hocking River:
Clear Fork, Ohio , 49 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 49 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Snow Trails, Ohio , 51 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mad River Mountain, Ohio , 73 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Hocking River:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lancaster, Lancaster , 6 miles away
Baymont Inn and Suites Lancaster, Lancaster , 6 miles away
Hampton Inn Lancaster OH, Lancaster , 6 miles away
Knights Inn Lancaster, Lancaster , 6 miles away
Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East, Canal Winchester , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Hocking River:
Campgrounds, Fairfield County, 5 miles away
Lancaster Camp Ground, Lancaster, 5 miles away
Jackson Lake Park, Canal Winchester, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Hocking River:
Five Oaks Trail, Pickaway County , 9 miles away
Sassafras Horse Trail, Pickaway County , 10 miles away
Squawroot Nature Trail, Pickaway County , 13 miles away
Hargus Lake Trail, Pickaway County , 13 miles away
West Rim Trail, Hocking County , 18 miles away
 Lakes Near Hocking River

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