Ohio whitewater - Maumee River, Wood County Wood county, Boat launch to I-475 bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(III)     5.5 miles   IMHO: the canoeing &/or kayaking put-in/take-out locations should be moved.  The class II's beginning just above the Jerome Rd/Fallen-Timbers Rapids, are a real treat to run!  They terminate at the put-in dot on the map.  The Class II Buttonwood Rapids, begin just below the I-475 bridge, and extend to a point just below the down-river side of Bluegrass Island. There are plenty of hydraulics just below & above both areas, to take a breather in.  Mid-March thru May 1st, choose the timeing of your visit very carefully!  The river is loaded with wading Walleye     fishermen, during that period.  To avoid them, and make your experience more interesting & exciting, run the river when the water level reads 584-585 at the I-475/23 bridge.  That's when the two Class II rapid-sets extend into mid-range+ difficulty. Says Dennis The Boat launch to I-475 bridge section of Maumee River in Ohio is 5.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II(III) section. The put-in location is a short drive from Toledo, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Boat launch to I-475 bridge section is one of them. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. This section is long enough   to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. The natural beauty of Ohio and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Briefly about the general area: Maumee River gets a common amount of rain; the wettest month of the year is generally June, that's the one that rains the most while February is ordinarily the driest month. High temperatures at Maumee River during the warm months are in the 80's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are mostly in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Maumee River sink into the 10's. Maumee River, Boat launch to I-475 bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II(III) Length: 5.5 miles Average Gradient: 9 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.54333 Longitude: -83.69084 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.55027 Longitude: -83.67334 Paddler input for Maumee River, Ohio: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Maumee River, Ohio Local climate location: TOLEDO EXPRESS WSO AP 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Staybridge Suites TOLEDO - MAUMEE, Maumee Get Comfortable for an Extended Stay at Our Maumee Hotel Welcome to the newest, upscale, all suite hotel in Maumee, Staybridge Suites Toledo - Maumee . Our hotel is located within The Shops at Fallen ... Red Roof Inn Toledo Maumee, Maumee Sports, shopping, theater and fun—you’ll find it all at Red Roof Toledo Maumee! 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Maumee River.   Whitewater Near Maumee River: Maumee River, -blank- County , 14 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (Grand Rapids) Portage River, Sandusky County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Woodville to Elmore)   Ski Areas Near Maumee River: Mount Brighton, Michigan , 52 miles away, 250 vertical feet Mad River Mountain, Ohio , 64 miles away, 300 vertical feet Pine Knob, Michigan , 66 miles away, 300 vertical feet Mount Holly, Michigan , 67 miles away, 350 vertical feet Snow Trails, Ohio , 95 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Marinas Near Maumee River: Great Lakes Marinas, Toledo , 7 miles away Pier 75 Dry Rack Marina, Toledo , 10 miles away Harrison Marina, Toledo , 15 miles away John Fisher's Marina, Erie , 17 miles away Fisher John, Erie , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Maumee River: Staybridge Suites TOLEDO - MAUMEE, Maumee , 1 miles away Red Roof Inn Toledo Maumee, Maumee , 1 miles away Residence Inn Toledo Maumee, Maumee , 2 miles away Fairfield Inn Toledo Maumee, Maumee , 2 miles away SUPER 8 Maumee Perrysburg Toledo Area, Maumee , 2 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Maumee River: Swanton KOA Kampground, Swanton, 10 miles away Firelake Camper Park, Bowling Green, 11 miles away Portage Quarry Recreation Club, Bowling Green, 11 miles away   Golf Courses Near Maumee River: Heather Downs Country Club, Toledo , 4 miles away Riverby Hills Golf Course, Bowling Green , 4 miles away Tangle Wood Golf Course, Perrysburg , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Maumee River