moderate
5–7 hours
Participants should have good endurance and be able to paddle steadily over several hours, comfortable with mild rapids.
Paddle the lower Great Miami River on TC River Adventures’ challenging yet accessible 10-mile kayak trip. Navigate mild rapids and tranquil stretches while enjoying a full day of Ohio river wilderness.
Ages 12 and up the only booking time is 8:30 am. 4 person min. Single Kayaks & Personal Kayaks only
Customers need to arrive and check in by 8:00 am.
The only booking time is 8:30 am. You need to be off the river by 6:00 pm
Avg time is 4.5 to 8 hours, depending on how often you stop
No one under the age of 12
Only Single Kayaks are available to rent. Personal Kayaks as well as rental kayaks require a Reservation
This trip requires at least 4 advanced experienced Kayakers (not recommended for beginners).
The river will narrow forcing the same amount of water through a smaller channel. This makes the water move faster and you’ll see little white waves. Swifts often happen in parts of the river where the river bed gets shallow or where the river narrows. The whitewater in a swift is created by super small waves from the fast-moving water, unlike in a Class I or Class II rapid where the whitewater may be from water recirculating over a rock. There may be the occasional rock sticking out of a swift, but if there are lots of obstacles the rapid is probably a Class 1.
In a Class I rapid, the volume of moving water is pretty low, so even if a canoe were to get broadside, novice paddlers still probably wouldn’t tip. Typically, it’ll either be shallow and the biggest challenge is to avoid shallow or exposed rocks. In this case, you’ll need to set a specific line down the rapid to avoid the rocks, we’d call this a Class I Technical rapid. On the other hand, the river could be quite deep, where the water is moving a little faster but there aren’t any obstacles.
Customers must check in by 8:00 AM for an 8:30 AM trip start, so plan accordingly to avoid delays.
Wear closed-toe water shoes to protect your feet from rocks and provide grip when launching or landing.
The trip lasts several hours with plenty of sun exposure; pack sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
This trip is for advanced kayakers comfortable with Class A and Class I rapids—beginners should consider other options.
The Great Miami River has long supported local communities since Native American times and played a key role in Ohio’s development.
TC River Adventures practices responsible recreation, encouraging guests to minimize waste and respect riparian habitats to preserve river health.
Required to navigate the river; must be reserved in advance.
Safety gear mandated at all times on the river.
Protects feet from sharp rocks and improves traction in the water.
summer specific
Useful for keeping electronics and personal items safe from water.