Station Rd. to Rockside Rd. Provided the canal diversion dam at Station Road has been removed, a lively current will carry us from our put- in and through the Pinery Narrows, site of a heron rookery and an active eagle … Continued
Join us on this June morning as we tour Wendy Park on Whiskey Island at the mouth of the Cuyahoga. We will learn about the human and natural history of this unique place, including the fight led by Ed Hauser … Continued
Bill Zawiski of the Ohio EPA joins us for this fun and informative outing. After a quick start at Red Lock, we’ll meander into a maze of braided channels and tree jams on our way to the historic Station Road … Continued
This section of the Cuyahoga shows mixed use: wooded parkland with intrusions from agriculture, recreation, and commercial and residential development. Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the RAP (Remedial Action Plan) area start here. We will pass Valley View Area of … Continued
We will plan a paddle in the shipping channel in Cleveland, home to rowers, SUPers, dragon boats--and 700-foot freighters. Details to be determined in coming weeks. Read more information about FOCR Canoe Trips.
We will use the Towpath Trail to explore the Industrial Valley of Cleveland. 90% of the riding will be on the bike trail with a few short stretches on the street. Our pace will be leisurely as we make several … Continued
An enchanting trip on a small, flatwater stream, 15-20 feet wide. We’ll paddle upstream from our put-in to visit Sperry Pond, then downstream on a largely channelized river through wetlands and swamp forest. Travel light for lift-overs of trees and … Continued
Another beautiful paddle in the State Scenic River section of the river. We’ll see extensive wetlands and swamp forest; late spring wildflowers will bs out on shore, and there is always a lot of bird activity on this trip. There … Continued
Wetlands and swamp forests greet us shortly after we put in, followed by occasional agricultural, sand and gravel, and residential development. A lively current and strainers in some sections require boat-handling skills. We’ll use the Red Fox take-out just downstream … Continued
This section of the Cuyahoga shows mixed use: wooded parkland with intrusions from agriculture, recreation, and commercial and residential development. Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Cuyahoga AOC (Area of Concern) both start here in this section. Akron's wastewater treatment … Continued