Ohio River Water Trail - Parkersburg, WV

Ohio River Water Trail - Parkersburg, WV 50 plus miles of paddling adventure in the Mid-Ohio Valley. The Water Trail is exceptionally accessible to residents and visitors.

The Ohio River Water Trail includes 39 miles of the Ohio River and 18 Miles of the Little Kanawha River located in Wood County WV. In 2020 the Ohio River Water Trial (Parkersburg, WV) was designated a National Recreation Trail - National Water Trail by the US Department of the Interior. The Water Trail borders the cities of Marietta, OH, Williamstown, WV, Vienna, WV, Parkersburg, WV, and Belpre, O

H. There are multiple public boat ramps with ample parking along the Water Trail. Hotels are located within 15 minutes driving distance of the trail and multiple restaurants are within a short walk. The Marietta Adventure Company offers Kayak rentals, a shuttle service, and guided and self-guided trips. Most of the paddle trips on the Water Trail are ‘out and back’, you can park at one of the many boat ramps and explore the Ohio River, and its islands, chutes, and backwaters and then return to your vehicle. No need to arrange a ‘shuttle’. The Ohio River Water Trail offers abundant wildlife to enjoy. The Water Trail is between two major bird migration routes, which results in high species diversity along the river. There are over 100 species of fish in the Ohio River, including spotted bass, sauger, freshwater drum, channel and flathead catfish. There are over 25 mammal species along the Ohio River, including white-tailed deer, raccoons, muskrats, mink, cottontail rabbit and red fox. Frogs, toads, turtles, dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies and forty species of freshwater mussels add to the astonishing bio-diversity of these rivers. Three of the islands on the Trail are part of the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Visitors are welcome to pull their canoes and kayaks up onto the shore and explore these islands on foot during the day.

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03/13/2026

Looking good! So excited to visit this place when its finished.

https://www.ohioriverway.org/ohio-river-way-challenge
01/15/2026

https://www.ohioriverway.org/ohio-river-way-challenge

Ohio River Way Challenge 2026 applications are live!    May 10- June 1, 2026 Our biggest Challenge yet:23 days. 480 miles.The Challenge is expanding to 23 days packed with non-stop paddling adventures on 480 miles of the Ohio River. The trip is broken into three roughly week-long legs. Plus, inter...

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01/08/2026

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Paddlefesters heading out to Blenny Island, Saturday afternoon.
09/14/2025

Paddlefesters heading out to Blenny Island, Saturday afternoon.

09/14/2025
What's everyone doing to celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day, September 6th?
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What's everyone doing to celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day, September 6th?

You can be part of the magic!
08/26/2025

You can be part of the magic!

🚣‍♀️🌊 Paddlefest is almost here! Mark your calendars for Sept. 12–13 and get ready for a weekend of river adventures. 🎉

✨ Friday night kicks off with a magical Glo Paddle on the Little Kanawha River.
✨ Saturday brings a full day of fun on Blennerhassett Island—from yoga and canvas painting to scavenger hunts and kids’ activities.

🛶 Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or brand new, rentals are available on-site. Plus, enjoy food trucks, Kona Ice, and plenty of family fun.

📍 Point Park, 113 Ann St, Parkersburg, WV | Free Parking
📅 Sept. 12–13 | Hosted by WILD RIVER KAYAK CO. Llc

Don’t miss the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer! 💙

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