Mohican River
🏔 Scenic River
Ashland / Knox Co. · 25 mi · Class I–III
1,890CFS/ 14.90 ft
Above Optimal→Stable· -50 cfs in 3h
Optimal: 300–1500 CFS · USGS #03139000
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Mohican State Park · Ohio Scenic River · Mohican Memorial State Forest
Widely regarded as the best canoe river in Ohio. The Mohican cuts through sandstone gorges in Mohican State Park, delivering Class I–III rapids through old-growth hemlock forest. The Clear Fork and Black Fork merge to form the Mohican proper — all three branches offer excellent paddling.
Trip sections
Clear Fork Gorge — Class II–III, hemlock canyon
Mohican proper — Class I–II, sandstone bluffs
Outfitters
Mohican Adventures
Canoe, kayak, and tube rentals, Loudonville
Pleasant Hill Canoe Livery
Clear Fork and Mohican trips
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Data Quality
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