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Vermilion River

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2mapped trips
5.3–8.1 midistance range
Easy · Moderatedifficulty options

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The Vermilion River bends through dense summer woods at Schoepfle Garden Metropark near Birmingham.
Vermilion River corridor near BirminghamPhoto by Tim Kiser via Wikimedia Commons · Wikimedia Commons: CC BY-SA 2.5
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Your tripMill Hollow to South Street Boat Ramp5.3 mi · About 2–3.5 hr · easy
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Vermilion River paddle planning

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Water levels

These Vermilion River routes use Vermilion River near Vermilion, OH as the main gauge reference.

Route options

Compare 2 scored routes across North Central Ohio. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, and access notes.

Difficulty

Vermilion River routes here are marked easy and moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

Vermilion River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Vermilion River?

Paddle Today tracks 2 Vermilion River routes across North Central Ohio. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

How should I check Vermilion River water levels?

Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with Vermilion River near Vermilion, OH, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.

Which Vermilion River route is best today?

Use the live route cards above to compare today's Paddle Today scores. The best stretch can change with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty.