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Little Miami River
Roger's Ballpark to Carl A. Rahe Access
Route planning details, access notes, and local verification guidance.
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Why this call
Conditions
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Gauge detail
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Gauge
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Weather
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Route overview
Quick facts and what's next
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Plan
Plan your trip
Launch points, shuttle details, distance, and access notes.
Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch from Roger's Ballpark Access in South Lebanon and take out at Carl A. Rahe Access near Foster. This is the requested 5.5-mile scenic-river reach, separate from the downstream Kelley-to-Milford whitewater/play card.
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Put-in
South Lebanon Roger's Ballpark AccessRoger's Ballpark and Carl A. Rahe are the planned public endpoints; nearby bridges in this corridor are emergency or non-launch context, not substitute access points.
Take-out
Carl A. Rahe AccessCarl A. Rahe is the planned take-out. Continuing downstream changes the trip into the Foster-to-Loveland corridor and should be planned separately.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Roger's Ballpark and Carl A. Rahe are the planned public endpoints; nearby bridges in this corridor are emergency or non-launch context, not substitute access points.
- Carl A. Rahe is the planned take-out. Continuing downstream changes the trip into the Foster-to-Loveland corridor and should be planned separately.
- The scoring uses a downstream Milford gauge proxy and broad lower-Little-Miami flow guidance, so check local water clarity, recent rain, and posted access conditions before launch.
Watch for
- Fresh strainers, downed trees, bridge current, shallow gravel bars, and changing channels after storms.
- Fast, muddy, or rising water after rain; this reach can feel much more consequential than a summer scenic float when the river is up.
- Private banks outside the named public accesses, plus busy warm-weather traffic from liveries and anglers.
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Score & sources
Data and sources
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Why this scoreToday's evidence strength is checking
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
These are the live readings and threshold notes behind today's score.
| Gauge site | Little Miami River at Milford, OH |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 300 cfs |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | RiverScout Little Miami broad flow range |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Requested public routeSouth Lebanon Roger's Ballpark to Carl A. Rahe
Warren County Park District used this exact shuttle pattern for a public Little Miami kayaking event, meeting at Carl A. Rahe and shuttling to South Lebanon Roger's Ballpark before floating back to Rahe.
- Route mileageAbout 5.5 miles
Buckeye United Fly Fishers lists Roger's Ball Park at river mile 33.4 and Carl A. Rahe Access at river mile 27.9, supporting a 5.5-mile route.
- Put-in coordinatesRoger's Ball Park: 39.3676, -84.2155
The access list places Roger's Ball Park at Hobart and High in South Lebanon, river right just upstream of the Main Street bridge, with parking and picnicking.
- Take-out coordinatesCarl A. Rahe Access: 39.3182, -84.2526
Warren County Park District publishes Carl A. Rahe Access Park coordinates for the event meet/take-out, and the access list independently places Carl A. Rahe at river mile 27.9 with parking, restrooms, and picnicking.
- Live gaugeUSGS 03245500 at Milford
USGS operates the Little Miami River at Milford monitoring location, and both RiverScout and CanWePaddle use station 03245500 for lower Little Miami flow context.
- Conservative flow floor300 cfs
RiverScout lists the broader Little Miami optimal range as 300-2,000 cfs on USGS 03245500. CanWePaddle lists the adjacent upstream Morrow-to-South-Lebanon Class I reach as generally runnable from 100-2,000 cfs, so Paddle Today uses the more conservative 300 cfs floor and no ideal band.
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Quick answers
Little Miami River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Little Miami River?
Paddle Today watches Little Miami River at Milford, OH and uses 300 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Little Miami River route start and end?
This route starts at South Lebanon Roger's Ballpark Access and ends at Carl A. Rahe Access, about 5.5 mi on the water.
Is this Little Miami River route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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