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Kokosing River Water Trail Kokosing River Water Trail - Map (page 1 of 4) A 28-mile Water Trail; Class I+ to II The Kokosing State Scenic River maintains its natural quality as it winds through mostly wooded and rural portions of Knox and Coshocton counties in Central Ohio. Beginning in Mount Vernon, this water trail includes long deep pools, riffl es, short rapids, and scenic sandstone cliff s. Opportunities abound for wildlife viewing, fi shing and hunting. Designation as a state scenic river and proximity to the Kokosing Gap Trail make this Ohio Water Trail an ideal paddle/pedal destination. TRAIL AT A GLANCE LEGEND Water Trail Site River Access Distance to next site Water Trail Access Riverside Park 2.9 miles Boating Hazard Memorial Park 2.7 miles River Gauge Lower Gambier Road 1.6 miles Bike Trail Proposed Bike Trail Laymon Road Bridge 2.0 miles Public Lands Big Run Road 7.4 miles Parking Pipesville Road Bridge 2.7 miles Paddle/Pedal Connector Restrooms Millwood Road 6.0 miles Drinking Water FACTORY RAPIDS: Class III at high water levels Picnic Facilities ...a paddler’s map & guide to Riley Chapel Road Bridge 2.6 miles Camping designated access along the Canoe Rental Township Road 423 end of trail Kokosing State Scenic River Hospital TOTAL DISTANCE: 27.9 miles Resources EMERGENCY NUMBER ......................................................................................911 Knox County Park District (water conditions) .......................................................740-392-7275 The information contained in this guide Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau (local info) ....................................1-800-837-5282 ...................VisitKnoxOhio.org is believed to be accurate. The Ohio Kokosing Gap Trail .............................................................................................................................www.kokosinggaptrail.org Department of Natural Resources is Leave No Trace (low-impact outdoor recreation) .............................................1-800-332-4100 ...........................www.lnt.org not responsible for any inaccuracies. Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District ..........................................................................................www.mwcdlakes.com Interpretation and use of the map and its ODNR Division of Natural Areas & Preserves (state scenic rivers) ....................... 614-265-6453 ...................ohiodnr.com/dnap contents are the responsibility of the user. ODNR Division of Watercraft (boating laws, safety) ........................1-877-4BOATER(Ohio only) ..........ohiodnr.com/watercraft ODNR Division of Wildlife (fi shing, hunting, wildlife viewing) ........................1-800-WILDLIFE ..............ohiodnr.com/wildlife ODNR Trails for Ohioans ..........................................................................................................................ohiodnr.com/trailsplan Ohio Water Trails ................................................................................................................................. ohiodnr.com/watertrails US Geological Survey (real-time water fl ow conditions) ..............................................................................waterdata.usgs.gov International Scale of River Diffi culty Paddling Terminology Abutment upporting structure of a bridge Flooding may change the stream’s rating to a higher classifi cation. - s Boaters should have advanced paddling skills to attempt any CFS - Cubic Feet per Second; measurement of water Ohio Department of Natural Resources fl o w stream over Class II. 2045 Morse Road • Columbus, Ohio 43229 Chute - clear passage through rapids Class I: Few riffl es and small waves; easy boating. Confl uence - place where two or more streams Class II: Waves up to three feet with wide channels; easy rapids. fl o w t o g e t h e r Class III: High, irregular waves with narrow passages; requires Hydraulic - recirculating current formed when scouting and constant maneuvering. water drops over a large rock, ledge, or lowhead dam Class IV: Long, diffi cult rapids with constricted passages in Portage - carry boat around a hazard in the river turbulent water; scouting necessary; rescue diffi cult. River left - as you look downstream in the The Kokosing River Water Class V: Diffi cult, long and very violent rapids with highly direction the water is fl owing, the left side of Trail designation was the river made possible through congested routes; scouting must be done from shore; River right - as you look downstream in the a partnership with Knox rescue presents a hazard to life. County Park District. direction the water is fl owing, the right side of Class VI: Most dangerous rapids; boating is nearly impossible and the river life-threatening. www.ohiodnr.com/watertrails/pdfs/KokosingRWT.pdf 05/05 Kokosing River Water Trail - Map (page 2 of 4) oad u 13 Wooster R C Center R as se ll R 36 o a Low Water Levels d USGS 03136500 3 50 CFS minimum N 40° 23' 56.57" 100-200 CFS ideal W 82° 30' 3.81" 300 CFS high Coshocton Road Greenwood 308 f Avenue SR 61 229 - 18 Miles Riverside Park W ol f R u N 40° 23' 1.44'' n W 82° 28' 13.04'' Gambier Avenue ) Memorial Park Phillips ed s Mount Vernon Park Road po N 40° 22' 39.37" 229 ro Avenue Edgewood (P W 82° 26' 2.53" il ra Dry Creek Lo T we ke r G Columbus Road i a B mbie ad Newark Road r Ro io h 3 O of rt ea 36 H N 40° 22' 33.32" Kokosing River W 82° 24' 16.01" d a Martinsburg Road o 13 R n o m y a Columbus - 52 Miles L f Granville Road 661 D Water Trail Narrative LOW WATER LEVELS: Water levels upstream of trail site Lower Gambier Road River Access are usually too low to fl oat. Improvements planned. Knox County Park District Riverside Park/Greenwood Avenue Laymon Road Bridge River Access Unimproved river access; amenities found in the park Great river access on old bridge right-of-way. Kokosing Gap across Greenwood Avenue. City of Mt. Vernon Trail is approximately 500’ south on Laymon Road. Second paddle/pedal connector (5.4 miles to next connector). Easy paddling in this stretch — short rapids and long deep pools College Township great for fi shing. Two concrete pipes cross the river in this reach but pose no signifi cant hazard; both can be crossed on the right The Village of Gambier and Kenyon College are located on the in low water. Four bridge crossings: W. High Street (US 36/SR 3), hills just north of the access. The Brown Family Environmental a railroad bridge, S. Main Street (SR 13), and another railroad Center at Kenyon College — a 300+acre natural studies area bridge. with a nature center and butterfl y garden — surrounds this access and offers many public programs (740-427-5054). This Memorial Park stretch of the river contains short riffl es followed by long pools. Off of Mt. Vernon Avenue just upstream of bridge. Parking The Kokosing Gap Trail crosses the river on a large railroad upstream and downstream of bridge; other amenities in the bridge 0.5 mile downstream. park west of the access site. First paddle/pedal connector (3.7 miles to next connector). City of Mt. Vernon The river below this trail site goes through the Kokosing River More About the Paddle/Pedal Option Combine a paddling trip on the Kokosing State Scenic Water Gap, created during the last glacial period. The gap starts River Water Trail with bicycling to create a unique outdoor below the Kokosing Gap Trail bridge (an old railroad bridge, 1.5 adventure. miles downstream). Deer and turkey are often seen in this area along with a wide variety of birds including bald eagles. Sites , , and are located at or very near the Kokosing Gap Trail (a paved path). Placing a bike at one of these trail intersections provides a nice alternative to needing a second vehicle to get back to the launch site. www.ohiodnr.com/watertrails/pdfs/KokosingRWT.pdf 05/05 Kokosing River Water Trail - Map (page 3 of 4) o l l e J 62 36 N 40° 24' 15.86" Schenck Creek W 82° 19' 19.81" Millwood Road ad Ro W p Pi o ap pe lf S sv R Stu ill u ll e Road R N 40° 23' 47.89" n o a d W 82° 16' 41.71" Factory Rapids Kokosing Gap Trail Monroe Mills Road Caves Road Right bridge Zion Road abutment 62 N 40° 21' 31.57" W 82° 23' 7.15" Road Killduff N ewcastle Road 229 Millersburg Road n 0 1/2 1 2 u Big Run Road R ig B Water Trail Narrative Big Run Road Bridge River Access Millwood Road River Access Great river access on old bridge right-of-way. Knox Improvements are planned. Knox County Park District County Park District An excellent gravel beach at the access provides very good Excellent smallmouth bass fi shing upstream and downstream of fi shing opportunities. This access marks the beginning of this access. Big Run enters on river right immediately below the the Kokosing State Scenic River’s most scenic stretch: High access. On river right are the remains of the last water-powered sandstone bluff s line the river banks for the next 3.3 miles and grain mill in Knox County. Beyond a large horsehoe bend in the can present challenging rapids. At one point below Factory river, short rapids lead to strainers and deep pools along a series Rapids the river is pinched down to 20’ wide between large of sharp bends. Bridges are located at Newcastle Road, Zion sandstone boulders. This section of the river is used by local Road, Killduff Road, and Stull Road. The Zion Road bridge can whitewater paddlers to hone their skills. Staats Road bridge be seen from 0.5 mile upstream. Fishing is excellent near this crosses the river 3.7 miles downstream. bridge. All lands between trail sites and are privately owned. FACTORY RAPIDS: Downstream of access site . This section ZION ROAD BRIDGE: Stay left of the Zion Road bridge of the river has steep sandstone walls. Under high fl ow abutment on river right. conditions, these rapids can be considered Class III (boater should be a strong paddler and have the skills to make quick Pipesville Road Bridge River Access course changes).
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