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Compare 16 tracked Indiana paddle routes with route links, water-level context, difficulty, and access planning details.

14 routes support live scores. 2 planning-only routes provide trip details and source links without a live route score.

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Northeast Indiana 5 East Central Indiana 4 South Central Indiana 3 North Central Indiana 1 Northwest Indiana 1 Wabash Valley Indiana 1 West Central Indiana 1

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Wabash Valley Indiana

Big Pine Creek

450 "Harrison" Bridge Access Point to Twin Bridges Access Point

Moderate | About 5 mi | About 2 hr to 3 hr 30 min for a prepared group, longer near the floor with scouting, surf laps, or a slower shuttle day | Live score supported

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South Central Indiana

East Fork White River

Columbus DNR ramp to Azalia Public Access Site

Moderate | About 11.5 mi | About 3 hr to 5 hr depending on flow, stops, and channel conditions | Live score supported

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Northwest Indiana

Iroquois River

Laird's Landing to Newton County Fairgrounds

Moderate | About 32 mi | About 8 to 13 hours at the published slow-to-fast pace; plan a full daylight window and conservative turnaround policy | Live score supported

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Northeast Indiana

Maumee River

Anthony Boulevard / Niagara Drive Access to Kreager Park Boat Ramp

Easy | Nearly 4 river miles | About 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr | Live score supported

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The Iroquois River in Newton County, Indiana.

Indiana routeNorthwest IndianaIroquois RiverLaird's Landing to Newton County FairgroundsLong one-way Upper Iroquois run using the only designated public endpoints listed by the watershed canoe chart.

Route facts

Moderate | About 32 mi | About 8 to 13 hours at the published slow-to-fast pace; plan a full daylight window and conservative turnaround policy | Live score supportedofficial source support

The Wabash River meets the Little Wabash River in Indiana.

Indiana routeNortheast IndianaWabash RiverLinn Grove Park to Hale Street accessShorter options: 1.8–11.3 miLaunch at Linn Grove Park and take out at the east-end Hale Street access for the longest currently supported Wells County Wabash day. Use USGS 03323000...

Route facts

Easy | About 11.9 mi | About 5.25 hr to 9 hr depending on stage, current, wind, shallow dragging, woody debris, and how quickly the group reaches the east-end Hale finish | Live score supportedmixed source support

Indiana routeNortheast IndianaWabash RiverLinn Grove Park to White Bridge Picnic AreaLaunch at Linn Grove Park and take out at White Bridge Picnic Area for a longer Wells County Wabash day between public launches. Use USGS 03323000 at Bl...

Route facts

Easy | About 9.5 mi | About 4.5 hr to 7.5 hr depending on stage, current, wind, shallow dragging, and debris | Live score supportedmixed source support

Indiana routeNortheast IndianaWabash RiverVera Cruz Paddlesports Launch to Hale Street accessLaunch at Vera Cruz Paddlesports Launch and take out at the east-end Hale Street access for a mid-length Wells County Wabash link into Bluffton. Use USG...

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Easy | About 6.6 mi | About 3.5 hr to 6 hr depending on stage, current, shallow dragging, bridge debris, and the simple Hale finish | Live score supportedmixed source support

Indiana routeNortheast IndianaWabash RiverVera Cruz Paddlesports Launch to Kehoe ParkLaunch at Vera Cruz Paddlesports Launch and take out at Kehoe Park for a medium-length Wells County Wabash route into Bluffton. Use USGS 03323000 at Blu...

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Easy | About 6 mi | About 3 hr to 6 hr depending on stage, current, shallow dragging, wind, debris, and how efficiently the group reaches the in-town Kehoe finish | Live score supportedmixed source support

The historic West Washington Street Bridge crosses the White River beside the riverfront trail in Muncie.

Indiana routeEast Central IndianaWhite RiverBarlow Landing to McCulloch ParkUse Muncie's two current public launches for a short, gentle introduction to the West Fork White River. Take out at McCulloch and do not extend the itin...

Route facts

Easy | About 1.3 mi | About 45 min to 1 hr 30 min depending on stage, shallow riffles, wood, and time spent exploring the short city reach | Live score supportedmixed source support

Beginner routes

Indiana beginner routes

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Maumee RiverAnthony Boulevard / Niagara Drive Access to Kreager Park Boat RampNortheast Indiana | Nearly 4 river miles Sugar CreekDeer's Mill Public Access to Cox Ford Public AccessWest Central Indiana | About 14 mi Wabash RiverLinn Grove Park to Hale Street accessNortheast Indiana | About 11.9 mi Wabash RiverLinn Grove Park to White Bridge Picnic AreaNortheast Indiana | About 9.5 mi Wabash RiverVera Cruz Paddlesports Launch to Hale Street accessNortheast Indiana | About 6.6 mi Wabash RiverVera Cruz Paddlesports Launch to Kehoe ParkNortheast Indiana | About 6 mi White RiverBarlow Landing to McCulloch ParkEast Central Indiana | About 1.3 mi White RiverMorrow's Meadow Park to Canoe CountryEast Central Indiana | About 7 mi

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Big Pine Creek450 "Harrison" Bridge Access Point to Twin Bridges Access PointAbout 5 mi | About 2 hr to 3 hr 30 min for a prepared group, longer near the floor with scouting, surf laps, or a slower shuttle day East Fork White RiverColumbus DNR ramp to Azalia Public Access SiteAbout 11.5 mi | About 3 hr to 5 hr depending on flow, stops, and channel conditions Iroquois RiverLaird's Landing to Newton County FairgroundsAbout 32 mi | About 8 to 13 hours at the published slow-to-fast pace; plan a full daylight window and conservative turnaround policy Maumee RiverAnthony Boulevard / Niagara Drive Access to Kreager Park Boat RampNearly 4 river miles | About 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr Sugar CreekDeer's Mill Public Access to Cox Ford Public AccessAbout 14 mi | About 3 hr 30 min to 5 hr 30 min at ordinary levels, longer near the floor, in heavy summer traffic, or with a slow shuttle day Wabash RiverLinn Grove Park to Hale Street accessAbout 11.9 mi | About 5.25 hr to 9 hr depending on stage, current, wind, shallow dragging, woody debris, and how quickly the group reaches the east-end Hale finish

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White River6

White River hub Barlow Landing to McCulloch Park Canoe Country to Edgewater Park Gosport Public Access to Spencer Public Fishing Site Henderson Ford Public Access to Burnett Landing at Paragon Morrow's Meadow Park to Canoe Country Mounds State Park Canoe Launch to Perkinsville Public Access

Wabash River4

Wabash River hub Linn Grove Park to Hale Street access Linn Grove Park to White Bridge Picnic Area Vera Cruz Paddlesports Launch to Hale Street access Vera Cruz Paddlesports Launch to Kehoe Park

Big Pine Creek1

450 "Harrison" Bridge Access Point to Twin Bridges Access Point

East Fork White River1

Columbus DNR ramp to Azalia Public Access Site

Iroquois River1

Laird's Landing to Newton County Fairgrounds

Maumee River1

Anthony Boulevard / Niagara Drive Access to Kreager Park Boat Ramp

Sugar Creek1

Deer's Mill Public Access to Cox Ford Public Access

Wildcat Creek1

Knop Lake Public Fishing Site access to Mis-So-Lah access site

By region

East Central Indiana4

White River: Barlow Landing to McCulloch Park White River: Canoe Country to Edgewater Park White River: Morrow's Meadow Park to Canoe Country White River: Mounds State Park Canoe Launch to Perkinsville Public Access

North Central Indiana1

Wildcat Creek: Knop Lake Public Fishing Site access to Mis-So-Lah access site

Northeast Indiana5

Maumee River: Anthony Boulevard / Niagara Drive Access to Kreager Park Boat Ramp Wabash River: Linn Grove Park to Hale Street access Wabash River: Linn Grove Park to White Bridge Picnic Area Wabash River: Vera Cruz Paddlesports Launch to Hale Street access Wabash River: Vera Cruz Paddlesports Launch to Kehoe Park

Northwest Indiana1

Iroquois River: Laird's Landing to Newton County Fairgrounds

South Central Indiana3

East Fork White River: Columbus DNR ramp to Azalia Public Access Site White River: Gosport Public Access to Spencer Public Fishing Site White River: Henderson Ford Public Access to Burnett Landing at Paragon

Wabash Valley Indiana1

Big Pine Creek: 450 "Harrison" Bridge Access Point to Twin Bridges Access Point

West Central Indiana1

Sugar Creek: Deer's Mill Public Access to Cox Ford Public Access

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How does Paddle Today choose Indiana paddle routes?

Paddle Today lists source-backed routes with reviewed access and trip information. This page includes 14 routes with live-score support and 2 planning-only routes across 8 rivers. Planning-only routes do not have a live route score.

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Scored routes show the latest available conditions, subject to data availability. Planning-only routes provide trip information and source links without a live route score. Check update times and missing-data notices, and verify conditions with the linked managers before leaving.

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