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Your Destination for Canoeing Adventure |
| When visiting the Hocking Hills be sure to book your outdoor adventure with Hocking Valley Canoe Livery. We have the greatest variety of trips on the Hocking River! We have trips for every type of experience level-from quiet family outings to day-long trips for seasoned paddlers. Scout groups, church organizations and company groups are always welcome! Below are trips prices and descriptions. Paddling time is always approximate. Rates are based on two adults and two children (10 and under) in a canoe. A third person is an additional charge of $15. Prices include paddles, lifejackets, transportation, safety instruction, and service from an experienced and friendly staff. Click here to pick your boat! |
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Trip Descriptions |
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Trip I-Crocketts Run to Livery- $30/1-2 hours/ 5 miles |
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Crocketts Run is ideal for beginners, families with young children or those who want a short outing on the Hocking River. This five mile stretch is regularly cleared from trees and limbs to make a smooth and enjoyable ride. This trips offers secluded scenery (hills, sandbars, rock formations, etc) and the opportunity to see the abundant wildlife (deer, turtles, beavers, and small mouth fish). Crocketts Run to Livery departs on the hour between 9am-5pm. Click here for departure schedule. |
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Trip II- Natural Rockbridge to Livery-$39/2-3 hours/7 miles |
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This is our most popular trip because it gives you the opportunity to visit the magnificent Natural Rockbridge! Our drop off is directly across the river from this magnificent natural landscape. The Natural Rockbridge is made off BlackHand Sandstone which had been carved out through centuries of erosion. The near by town of Rockbridge bears its name from the formation. This trip is also popular since the old Hocking Canal can be viewed on route to our destination. Trip II is perfect for those who want more time on the Hocking to enjoy the spectacular and undeveloped landscapes. Natural Rockbridge to Livery departs on the hour between 9am-3pm. Click here for departure schedule. |
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Trip III- Clear Creek to Livery-$48/4-5 hours/11 miles |
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Clear Creek to Livery offers the best of the uncrowded upper section of the Hocking River. The upper section of the Hocking is full of rock formations and river contributories. This trip can be easily stretched into a leisurely all day paddle past the Natural Rockbridge and Rockbridge nature preserves. Clear Creek to Livery departs on the hour from 9am-noon. Click here for departure scedule. |
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Trip IV - Rush Creek to Livery- $90/Overnight/17 miles |
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Rush Creek to Livery is an excellent overnight trip. Our overnight trip is unique because our campground is located half way between the Rush Creek drop-off and the Canoe Livery. This means you can set up camp before you start, saving you the hassle of carrying loads of equipment in the canoe! The trip is approximately 4-5 hours of canoeing the first day and 4-5 hours the second day. Price includes camping at our campground. This trip only through reservations. A three canoe minimum may be required on weekends. |
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Why not today? Get out and paddle!









