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White River

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The historic West Washington Street Bridge crosses the White River beside the riverfront trail in Muncie.
White River at West Washington Street in MunciePhoto by Nyttend via Wikimedia Commons · Wikimedia Commons: public domain
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White River paddle planning

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Water levels

These White River routes use 4 gauge references depending on the stretch.

Route options

Compare 6 scored routes across East Central Indiana, South Central Indiana. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, and access notes.

Difficulty

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

White River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the White River?

Paddle Today tracks 6 White River routes across East Central Indiana, South Central Indiana. 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 White River water levels?

Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with 4 gauges or gauge references, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.

Which White 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.